How To Fix TFC0138 - User &1 has no change authorization for template &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 138

• Message text: User &1 has no change authorization for template &2

What causes this issue?

User &V1& has <ZH>no</> authorization to change the template &V2& or the
related task list in <LS>Closing Cockpit</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to gain the necessary authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0138 - User &1 has no change authorization for template &2 ?

  The SAP error message TFC0138 indicates that a user does not have the necessary change authorization for a specific template. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve templates, such as SAP Transportation Management or SAP Project System, where templates are used to standardize processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a user attempts to modify or change a template (identified by &2) but lacks the required authorization to do so. The user (&1) may not have the appropriate roles or permissions assigned in their user profile to perform changes on that particular template.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for changing templates. This may involve checking the roles in transaction PFCG.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it to them.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user should have access but does not, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with the relevant roles. This could involve adding the necessary authorizations for the specific template or for the general template management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, you may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access or change the template again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to templates may include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and specific objects related to the application area (e.g., S_TPL for templates).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary change authorization for the user.