How To Fix TK640 - User & is not authorized to make changes in the object list editor

TK640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 640

• Message text: User & is not authorized to make changes in the object list editor

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is not authorized to edit the object list of requests or
tasks of the selected type.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Project managers (authorization S_CTS_PROJEC) can edit all request
types within the Change and Transport System.
As a developer (authorization S_CTS_DEVELO), you can only edit tasks
(corrections and repairs) or object lists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK640 - User & is not authorized to make changes in the object list editor ?

  The SAP error message TK640 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to make changes in the Object List Editor. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when working with transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the action. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary roles or permissions to modify objects in the Object List Editor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Object List Editor.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may