How To Fix T1308 - Transaction not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Transaction not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1308 - Transaction not permitted ?

  The SAP error message T1308, which states "Transaction not permitted," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and others.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or profiles, especially in environments with strict compliance and security measures.
  User Status: The user may be in a status that does not allow them to perform certain transactions (e.g., inactive or locked).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain transactions based on organizational policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Restrictions:
  
  Check if there are any specific restrictions on the transaction in question. This may involve reviewing configuration settings or consulting with the functional team responsible for that area.
  
  
  
  User Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked or inactive. This can be checked in the user maintenance screen (SU01).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to the transaction. This can be done through transaction code SU21.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and role management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the T1308 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.