How To Fix PG099 - No lock/unlock authorization for &1 at &2 &3 exists

PG099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 099

• Message text: No lock/unlock authorization for &1 at &2 &3 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG099 - No lock/unlock authorization for &1 at &2 &3 exists ?

  The SAP error message PG099 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to lock or unlock a specific object (like a transport request, a document, etc.) in the SAP system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 typically represent the object type, the object name, and the user or transaction context, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform lock/unlock operations on the specified object. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the required authorization object for locking/unlocking.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG099 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after