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Message type: E = Error
Message class: TK - Transport Organizer
Message number: 138
Message text: User &1 may not create or edit requests/tasks
The user name &V1& contains an invalid special character "*".
This user may <ZH>not</>create or edit any tasks or requests in the
Transport Organizer.
The function terminates.
Repeat the function you selected with an authorized user.
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TK138
- User &1 may not create or edit requests/tasks ?The SAP error message TK138 ("User &1 may not create or edit requests/tasks") typically occurs when a user attempts to create or edit transport requests or tasks in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in environments where strict authorization controls are in place to manage changes to the system.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user attempting to create or edit transport requests. This can happen due to:
- Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
- Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for transport management.
- Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow for transport activities.
- Transport Layer Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the transport layer that prevent certain users from creating or editing requests.
Solution:
To resolve the TK138 error, you can take the following steps:
Check User Authorizations:
- Use transaction code
SU53
immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.Review User Roles:
- Go to transaction code
SU01
and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for transport management.- Common authorization objects related to transport requests include:
S_TRANSPRT
: Authorizations for transport management.S_DEVELOP
: Authorizations for development objects.Modify Roles:
- If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires access to transaction
PFCG
(Role Maintenance).Consult with Basis Team:
- If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator. They can help identify and assign the appropriate roles or authorizations.
Transport Layer Settings:
- Ensure that the transport layer settings allow the user to create or edit requests. This can be checked in transaction
SE03
(Transport Organizer Tools).Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TK138 error and implement a solution to allow the user to create or edit transport requests successfully.
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