How To Fix ST005 - No authorization for terminology maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization for terminology maintenance

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to use the terminology database.

System Response

The terminology maintenance transaction is locked for you.

How to fix this error?

Contact your System Administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST005 - No authorization for terminology maintenance ?

  The SAP error message ST005, which states "No authorization for terminology maintenance," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify terminology maintenance functions in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the required permissions to perform actions related to terminology maintenance, which may include creating, modifying, or deleting terminology entries.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles assigned that include authorization for terminology maintenance.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for terminology maintenance is typically S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and possibly others related to terminology management.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction codes related to terminology maintenance (e.g., S_TCODE for transaction SOTR).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ST01: System Trace (to trace authorization checks)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization checks
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and terminology maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST005 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform terminology maintenance in the SAP system.