How To Fix W3_TOOL013 - No authorization to publish

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to publish

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL013 - No authorization to publish ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_TOOL013 No authorization to publish
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to publish content (such as Web Dynpro applications, BSP applications, or other web content) but lacks the necessary authorization to perform the publish action. The system checks for specific authorizations related to publishing, and if the user does not have these, the error W3_TOOL013 is raised.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The error is related to SAP Web Application Server (SAP NetWeaver) and its authorization concept.
  Publishing in this context means making a development object or web content available on the server for runtime use.
  The authorization check typically involves specific authorization objects related to Web Dynpro or BSP development and publishing.
  
  
  Common Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  S_DEVELOP (Development authorization)
  S_CTS_ADMI (Change and Transport System administration)
  S_ICF (Internet Communication Framework)
  S_WDR_PUB (Web Dynpro publishing authorization) — this is often the key object for Web Dynpro publishing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the required authorizations to publish.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace via transaction ST01 to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Assign the necessary roles or authorizations to the user.
  For Web Dynpro publishing, ensure the user has the authorization object S_WDR_PUB with the appropriate activity (usually activity 16 = Publish).
  Also, check if the user has the necessary development and transport authorizations (S_DEVELOP, S_CTS_ADMI).
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to assign or create roles that include the required authorizations.
  If standard roles exist for developers or publishers, assign those roles.
  
  
  
  Check ICF Services:
  
  Ensure that the relevant ICF services are active and the user has authorization to access them (transaction SICF).
  
  
  
  Transport and System Settings:
  
  Sometimes, publishing requires transport system authorization if the object is transported.
  Verify that the user has the necessary CTS authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in development or quality systems where users are given limited authorizations.
  Publishing is a sensitive operation because it affects the runtime environment.
  Always follow your organization's security policies when assigning authorizations.
  If you are unsure about which authorizations to assign, consult your SAP Basis or Security team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W3_TOOL013 No authorization to publish
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to publish Web Dynpro/BSP/web content
  
  
  Key Auth Object
  S_WDR_PUB (Web Dynpro publishing), S_DEVELOP, S_CTS_ADMI
  
  
  Solution
  Assign required authorizations via roles (PFCG), check SU53/ST01 for missing authorizations
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SU53, ST01, PFCG, SICF
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization, run SU53 immediately after the error and provide the output to your security administrator.