How To Fix TP538 - Object import program & does not observe read restrictions

TP538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Object import program & does not observe read restrictions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TP538 - Object import program & does not observe read restrictions ?

  The SAP error message TP538 indicates that there is an issue with the import of an object, specifically that the import program does not observe read restrictions. This typically occurs when you are trying to import transport requests that contain objects for which the user does not have the necessary authorizations or when the system is configured in a way that restricts access to certain objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the required authorizations to access the objects being imported.
  Read Restrictions: The system may have read restrictions set up for certain objects, which the import program is not respecting.
  Transport Configuration: There may be issues with the transport configuration or the way the transport request was created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations. You can do this by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or SUIM.
  Review Transport Request: