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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check.
  This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Profiles:
  
  If the user is missing necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If roles are incorrectly configured, modify them to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test 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 Q7138 error message in SAP.