How To Fix S9898 - You are not authorized to use this program

S9898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S9 - ABAP/4 group various (SAMT ...)

• Message number: 898

• Message text: You are not authorized to use this program

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

How to fix this error?

If you have a good reason for having to use this program, contact the
ABAP language group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S9898 - You are not authorized to use this program ?

  The SAP error message S9898, which states "You are not authorized to use this program," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or program within the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where security and access control are strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary to execute the program or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to access the program.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code associated with the program may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the program.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
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