How To Fix SO398 - You do not have authorization for this function in the folder selected

SO398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 398

• Message text: You do not have authorization for this function in the folder selected

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute the function in the folder selected.

How to fix this error?

Select a different folder or contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO398 - You do not have authorization for this function in the folder selected ?

  The SAP error message SO398, which states "You do not have authorization for this function in the folder selected," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a specific function or folder in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as accessing documents in SAP ArchiveLink, using the SAP Business Workplace, or working with other document management functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specific folder or function.
  Folder Permissions: The folder itself may have specific permissions set that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight