How To Fix T8138 - You have no authorization for scenario type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You have no authorization for scenario type &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for the scenario type of the scenario you have
chosen.

System Response

The function you have selected is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different scenario.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8138 - You have no authorization for scenario type & ?

  The SAP error message T8138, which states "You have no authorization for scenario type &," typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a scenario type in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to workflow, business process management, or other scenario-based functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to access the specific scenario type.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the scenario type in question.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to include the required scenario types.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access to the scenario type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required scenario type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization object related to the scenario type and check if the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the scenario type.
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to adjust roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each scenario type may be linked to specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization management and scenario types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T8138 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required scenario type.