How To Fix SGT_MAIN224 - You are not authorized to execute the transaction SGTC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 224

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the transaction SGTC

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute this transaction <ZK>Segmentation
Strategy Maintenance</> (SGTC).

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must have the authorization roles assigned from the authorization
object C_SGTSETUP. Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN224 - You are not authorized to execute the transaction SGTC ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN224 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute the transaction SGTC. This transaction is typically related to the management of SAP's Security and Governance tools, particularly in the context of managing authorizations and roles.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile to execute the transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary permissions for transaction SGTC.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for transaction SGTC.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done by a security administrator.
  If the role exists but does not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for transaction SGTC. Common authorization objects related to transaction execution include:
  
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization management
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SGTC: This transaction is typically used for managing and configuring security settings in SAP. Understanding its purpose can help in determining the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles authorizations and roles, as this will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and role management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and gain access to transaction SGTC.