How To Fix S#490 - Not permitted to call transaction & from here.

S#490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Not permitted to call transaction & from here.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#490 - Not permitted to call transaction & from here. ?

  The SAP error message "S#490 Not permitted to call transaction & from here" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction from the current context. This is a security feature in SAP to prevent unauthorized access to certain transactions based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that permits access to the transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction may be restricted from being called from certain programs or screens.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to allow access to the transaction in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can