How To Fix SA586 - User & only has authorization for language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 586

• Message text: User & only has authorization for language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA586 - User & only has authorization for language & ?

  The SAP error message SA586 indicates that a user is trying to access a transaction or function in a language for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The message typically reads: "User & only has authorization for language &," where the first placeholder represents the user ID and the second placeholder represents the language code.
  Cause:
  
  Language Authorization: The user has been assigned a language in their user profile that they do not have authorization to use. This can happen if the user profile is set to a language that is not supported or authorized for that user.
  Missing Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not match the languages that the user is authorized to use.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to support the language that the user is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the "Defaults" tab.
  Verify the "Logon Language" field. If it is set to a language that the user does not have authorization for, change it to a language that is authorized.
  
  
  
  Assign Language Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to a specific language, you may need to adjust their authorizations.
  This can be done by modifying the user's roles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary language authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings in the System:
  
  Ensure that the language is installed and configured correctly in the SAP system.
  You can check the installed languages in transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user profiles or roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Profiles: Understanding how user roles and profiles work in SAP is crucial for managing authorizations effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user authorizations and language settings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SMLT: Language Transport
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SA586 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate language authorizations.