How To Fix 01888 - & Users not displayed due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 888

• Message text: & Users not displayed due to missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01888 - & Users not displayed due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message 01888 typically indicates that a user is not displayed in a certain transaction or report due to missing authorization. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access user-related data or perform user management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage other users. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that grant access to the required transactions or data.
  Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be configured correctly, leading to restrictions in accessing certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the necessary roles that include the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the tasks the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the transaction or report. This can be done by consulting the documentation or by checking the transaction’s authorization checks.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  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 resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to user management, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User Profile
  S_USER_AGR: User Role Assignment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 01888 and the missing authorizations for users.