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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UT - Logical transports
Message number: 505
Message text: No maintenance authorization for cross-client tables
The object &V1& contains the cross-client table &V2&. The object cannot
be imported, since you do not have maintenance authorization for
cross-client tables.
The object is not imported.
The import must be repeated by a user with the required authorization.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
UT505
- No maintenance authorization for cross-client tables ?The SAP error message UT505 ("No maintenance authorization for cross-client tables") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify cross-client tables (such as those in the SAP system that are shared across all clients) without having the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP environments where security and access control are strictly enforced.
Cause:
- Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain cross-client tables. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
- Cross-Client Table Access: Cross-client tables (like T001 for company codes, T006 for units of measure, etc.) require specific authorizations to ensure that only users with the right permissions can modify them.
- Client-Specific Settings: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain tables based on client-specific settings.
Solution:
Check User Authorizations:
- Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
- Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
Assign Necessary Roles:
- If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the required authorizations for maintaining cross-client tables. This typically involves roles that have access to transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) for cross-client tables.
Authorization Object:
- Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization object for cross-client table maintenance, which is usually S_TABU_CLI. This object controls access to client-specific and cross-client tables.
Consult with Security Team:
- If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's permissions accordingly.
Testing:
- After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the action that previously resulted in the UT505 error.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UT505 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and maintain cross-client tables in SAP.
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