How To Fix PMMO_BASIS038 - You are not authorized to run the conversion function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_BASIS - Messages for PMMO Basis Objects

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to run the conversion function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_BASIS038 - You are not authorized to run the conversion function ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_BASIS038, which states "You are not authorized to run the conversion function," typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a specific function or transaction does not have the necessary authorizations in their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to execute the conversion function.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to include the required permissions for the conversion function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the conversion function. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to conversion functions may include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to the module or function being accessed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the conversion function again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message PMMO_BASIS038.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or function to understand the required authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be related to the conversion function you are trying to execute.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the PMMO_BASIS038 error message.