How To Fix SOTR_MESS123 - You do not have authorization for the transport system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the transport system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS123 - You do not have authorization for the transport system ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS123, which states "You do not have authorization for the transport system," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a transport-related action does not have the necessary authorizations to access the transport system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in the transport management system (TMS).
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to transport-related transactions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary authorizations for transport activities.
  Transport Domain Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport domain or the transport routes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to transport management, such as S_TRANSPRT (Transport Management) and S_TMS_ADM (TMS Administration).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the appropriate roles that include transport authorizations. Common roles include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for testing purposes only, not recommended for production)
  Custom roles that include transport-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user profile to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Domain Configuration:
  
  Check the transport domain configuration using transaction STMS. Ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up and that the user has access to the relevant transport landscape.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for transport management:
  
  S_TRANSPRT: Authorizations for transport management activities.
  S_TMS_ADM: Authorizations for TMS administration tasks.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  STMS: Transport management system (to check transport routes and configurations).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on transport management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the transport system in SAP.