How To Fix XT116 - User &1 cannot execute command

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 116

• Message text: User &1 cannot execute command

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the TMS communication layer of the following SAP
system:
System: <LS>&V2&</>
Function: <LS>&V3&</>
Error: <LS>&V4&</>

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Check the authorization of the user for the specified system and extend
it if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT116 - User &1 cannot execute command ?

  The SAP error message XT116 indicates that a user is attempting to execute a command that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and permissions are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the specific command or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to certain commands.
  Command Restrictions: Some commands may be restricted by the system administrator for certain user groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that