How To Fix OT_EXT183 - You are not authorized to request packages

OT_EXT183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT_EXT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS) EXTERNAL (example: AAK)

• Message number: 183

• Message text: You are not authorized to request packages

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to request packages.
This function is outside the scope of your authorization profile.

System Response

Package &v1& will not be requested.

How to fix this error?

For further information about authorization profiles/roles, see
<DS:DT.SOCS_AUTHORIZATION_EXT>SSDA - Authorizations</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT_EXT183 - You are not authorized to request packages ?

  The SAP error message OT_EXT183, which states "You are not authorized to request packages," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action related to package requests in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to transport objects or when working with transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to request or manage transport packages.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for transport management.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from accessing certain functionalities related to transport requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the