CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL137 - Initial search cannot be performed due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL - Message Class for Central CTS Configuration

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Initial search cannot be performed due to missing authorization

What causes this issue?

In order to call the application and perform an initial search, your
user requires specific authorizations.

System Response

The system displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administration and tell them which action you need
to perform so that they know which authorization they need to assign to
your user.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign the authorization object S_TRANSPRT with field ACTVT and value 03
.
This enables the user to search for systems, and display search and
value help.
If the user wants to perform further actions in the application, such as
distributing plug-ins, read the information provided in the CTS Plug-In
documentation on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com/nwcts: "Plug-In
Management Web UI - Authorizations".
This text is used for the Plug-In Management UI.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL137 - Initial search cannot be performed due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL137 indicates that an initial search cannot be performed due to missing authorization. This error typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations for the user role attempting to perform the action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations in their role profile to access the CTS functionalities.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Management Configuration: There may be issues with the transport management configuration that restrict access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL137 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing role to include the necessary authorizations.
  Create a new role that includes the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in granting the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport management system is correctly configured and that there are no restrictions in place that could be causing the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to CTS include S_CTS_ADM (for transport administration) and S_CTS_TMS (for transport management system).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and the Change and Transport System.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL137 error.