How To Fix ST072 - You have no authorization for language "&"

ST072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You have no authorization for language "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST072 - You have no authorization for language "&" ?

  The SAP error message ST072, which states "You have no authorization for language '&'", typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or perform an action in a language for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The "&" in the message will be replaced by the specific language code (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified language in the SAP system.
  Language Settings: The user’s profile may not include the language in question, or the language may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  User Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be set up correctly to include the desired language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization issues. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
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