How To Fix Q7138 - There is an invalid authorization in user master data

Q7138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q7 - Messages-QM Master Data: Catalogs, Selected Sets

• 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?

Refer to your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q7138 - There is an invalid authorization in user master data ?

  The SAP error message Q7138 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 authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to access certain transactions or data.
  Invalid Roles: The roles assigned to the user may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary authorization objects.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to authorization objects or roles, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  User Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the user master data itself, such as incorrect settings or missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user master data.
  Review the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the