How To Fix SOTR_MESS162 - You are not authorized to display OTR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: You are not authorized to display OTR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS162 - You are not authorized to display OTR ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS162 ("You are not authorized to display OTR") typically occurs when a user attempts to access the Online Text Repository (OTR) but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view or edit texts that are managed by the OTR.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user does not have the required roles or permissions to access the OTR. This can be due to:
  
  Missing authorization objects related to OTR.
  The user not being assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to OTR functionalities.
  Restrictions set by the system administrator on who can access certain texts or repositories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to OTR functionalities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for OTR access include S_OTR (for Online Text Repository). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  You can check the authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to OTR.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP Basis or security team. They can provide guidance on the necessary roles and help configure the authorizations correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to OTR.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on OTR authorization problems.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message SOTR_MESS162.