How To Fix STC017 - No authority for technical configuration task manager

STC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC - Error Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authority for technical configuration task manager

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STC017 - Details

• The SAP error message STC017, which states "No authority for technical configuration task manager," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the Technical Configuration Task Manager does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through roles and authorizations. If a user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when trying to access the Technical Configuration Task Manager.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to