How To Fix UT018 - System : &

UT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UT - Logical transports

• Message number: 018

• Message text: System : &

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UT018 - System : & ?

  The SAP error message UT018 typically indicates a problem related to the system configuration or user authorization. The message format usually includes a system identifier (represented by "&") and may relate to issues such as user roles, authorizations, or system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  System Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings that is preventing the action from being completed.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions in accessing certain functionalities.
  Missing Roles: The user might be missing specific roles that are required to access certain transactions or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the relevant configuration settings in the system that might be causing the issue.
  Ensure that