How To Fix /SCMTMS/MOCK014 - No authorization to start ABAP Editor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MOCK -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization to start ABAP Editor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MOCK014 - No authorization to start ABAP Editor ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MOCK014 No authorization to start ABAP Editor typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or when trying to execute certain ABAP programs or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the ABAP Editor.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the ABAP Editor.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to development tools.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Roles" tab.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the ABAP Editor.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the following authorization objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization to execute programs.
  S_TCODE: Authorization to execute transaction codes (e.g., SE38, SE80).
  
  
  If the user needs to develop or modify programs, they may also need additional authorizations related to development.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization concepts and role management for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the ABAP Editor.