How To Fix TD693 - No authorization for & for standard symbols

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 693

• Message text: No authorization for & for standard symbols

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD693 - No authorization for & for standard symbols ?

  The SAP error message TD693 ("No authorization for & for standard symbols") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to standard symbols in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAPscript, Smart Forms, or other areas where standard symbols are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to access or use the standard symbols.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions for the specific action or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations for the required activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorizations for standard symbols.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_SYST, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific context of the error.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SUIM: User information system for authorization analysis
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the TD693 error in SAP.