How To Fix TK641 - User & does not have a release authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 641

• Message text: User & does not have a release authorization

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is not authorized to release requests or tasks of this type.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Tasks can be released with authorization S_CTS_DEVELO. To release
requests, you require authorization S_CTS_PROJEC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK641 - User & does not have a release authorization ?

  The SAP error message TK641 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to release a document or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of workflows, such as purchase orders, production orders, or other documents that require approval or release by a user with specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to release the document does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the release process.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the release process (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKG, etc.) is not included in the user's profile.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to the specific organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) required for the release.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the release process.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user should have the necessary authorizations but does not, you may need to modify the authorization objects in the user's role to include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational levels required for the document they are trying to release.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their authorizations, and then attempt the release again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the release process in your SAP environment. This can vary based on the module (e.g., MM, SD, PP).
  SAP Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security or basis team to ensure that user roles and authorizations are managed properly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK641 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the release action.