How To Fix SKTY216 - No authorization for translating short texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTY - Übersetzung: Kurztexte

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No authorization for translating short texts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTY216 - No authorization for translating short texts ?

  The SAP error message SKTY216, which states "No authorization for translating short texts," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify short texts (such as descriptions or labels) in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions, including translating or modifying short texts.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKTY216 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to translate short texts. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for translating short texts is typically S_TCODE (Transaction Code) and S_LANG (Language Authorization).
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE63 for translation) and that they have the necessary language authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review the user's authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for translating texts in SAP.
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user profiles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization object for transaction codes.
  S_LANG: Authorization object for language-specific actions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SKTY216 error and enable the user to translate short texts in the SAP system.