How To Fix Q3138 - There is an invalid authorization in user master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q3 - QM Master Data Messages: Catalogs

• Message number: 138

• Message text: There is an invalid authorization in user master data

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Processing was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3138 - There is an invalid authorization in user master data ?

  The SAP error message Q3138 indicates that there is an invalid authorization in the user master data. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions or when there is a configuration issue with the user's authorization profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Invalid User Roles: The user may have roles assigned that are no longer valid or have been removed.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to missing or incorrect authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: Changes in the authorization objects or roles that the user is assigned to can lead to this error.
  User Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the user master data itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user master data.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Profiles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  If roles are invalid, consider reassigning or updating them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to roles or authorization objects, verify that these changes have been properly communicated and implemented.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user authorizations and security settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the Q3138 error message in SAP.