How To Fix SOTR_MESS122 - You are not authorized to edit OTR in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 122

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit OTR in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS122 - You are not authorized to edit OTR in language & ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS122 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit the Online Text Repository (OTR) in a specific language. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify or create text entries in the OTR but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects to edit texts in the specified language.
  Language-Specific Restrictions: The user may have permissions for certain languages but not for the one specified in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for OTR editing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to OTR, such as S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for editing OTR in the specified language.
  Ensure that the role includes the authorization object S_OTR with the appropriate activity (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language in question is correctly set up in the system and that the user has access to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: For translation and OTR management.
  SU01: For user maintenance.
  PFCG: For role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_OTR: This object controls access to the Online Text Repository.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object is used to manage user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on OTR and authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message SOTR_MESS122.