How To Fix PG195 - No lock/unlock authorization for & exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: No lock/unlock authorization for & exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG195 - No lock/unlock authorization for & exists ?

  The SAP error message PG195 "No lock/unlock authorization for & exists" typically occurs when a user attempts to lock or unlock an object (such as a transport request, a table, or a program) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify or lock certain objects.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to lock or unlock the specified object.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for locking/unlocking objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the required authorization objects (e.g., S_LOCK, S_TCODE, etc.) to the role.
  Assigning the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the lock/unlock action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to locking/unlocking include:
  
  S_LOCK: This object controls the authorization for locking and unlocking objects.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to specific transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG195 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to lock or unlock the specified object.