How To Fix T8198 - Description of authorization group & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Description of authorization group & is not maintained

What causes this issue?

For authorization group $V1$, there is no text maintained in your
language.

System Response

You see no text for the authorization group; all further functions are
not affected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8198 - Description of authorization group & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message T8198, which states "Description of authorization group & is not maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the authorization group configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access an authorization group that does not have a description maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the authorization group referenced in the transaction does not have a corresponding description in the system.
  Configuration Issues: It may also arise from incomplete configuration or missing entries in the authorization group settings.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization group was transported from another system, it might not have been fully configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T8198 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Group:
  
  Go to transaction code SE54 (Authorization Group Maintenance).
  Enter the authorization group that is causing the error and check if a description is maintained.
  If not, add a description for the authorization group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Authorization Group:
  
  If you do not have access to SE54, you may need to contact your SAP Basis or Security team to maintain the authorization group description.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the authorization group was recently transported, ensure that all related transport requests have been successfully imported and that no errors occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to perform the action has the necessary authorizations for the authorization group in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to control access to certain objects (like tables, programs, etc.) based on user roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE54 (Authorization Group Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization groups and error T8198.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.