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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the language in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user’s profile.
  Ensure that the language is included in the user’s settings. You can add the required language in the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Language Installation:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed and activated in the SAP system. This can be checked by the system administrator.
  If the language is not installed, it may need to be added through the SAP installation process.
  
  
  
  User Group Authorization:
  
  If the user is part of a user group, check the authorizations assigned to that group to ensure they include access to the required language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with SAP support for any specific notes or updates related to language authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to set their language preferences and understand the implications of language settings in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST072 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the desired language.