How To Fix PAK168 - No authorization for creating package &1

PAK168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 168

• Message text: No authorization for creating package &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK168 - No authorization for creating package &1 ?

  The SAP error message PAK168 ("No authorization for creating package &1") typically occurs when a user attempts to create a package in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with transport requests or development objects.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required permissions to create a package in the SAP system. This can be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the permissions needed for package creation.
  Package Restrictions: The package may be restricted or locked, preventing any new packages from being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAK168 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the