How To Fix XT211 - No authorization to import requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No authorization to import requests

What causes this issue?

To import requests you need a role with one of the authorization objects
<LS>S_CTS_ADMI</> or <LS>S_CTS_SADM</> with administration function
IMPA. These authorizations are contained in role <LS>
SAP_BC_TRANSPORT_OPERATOR</>.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Notify the system administrator.
For more information about roles and authorization objects in the Change
and Transport System, search for <ZH>Authorization Concept in CTS</> on
the SAP Help Portal.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT211 - No authorization to import requests ?

  The SAP error message XT211, which states "No authorization to import requests," typically occurs when a user attempts to import transport requests into a system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during system upgrades, transport management, or when moving changes between different SAP environments (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations in the transport management system (TMS) to import transport requests.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for transport activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow transport imports.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the transport layer that prevent certain users from importing requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to transport management, such as S_TRANSPRT (Transport Management) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include transport import authorizations. Common roles include SAP_ALL (for testing purposes only) or specific roles designed for transport management.
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify their user profile or role assignments in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer settings allow the user to import requests. This can be checked in transaction STMS (Transport Management System).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that the transport request being imported is valid and not locked or restricted for any reason.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for transport management:
  
  S_TRANSPRT: Controls access to transport requests.
  S_USER_AUTH: Controls user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or change user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  STMS: Transport Management System (to manage transport requests).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XT211 error and successfully import transport requests.