How To Fix 03101 - You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 03 -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries

What causes this issue?

You tried to display lock entries belonging to another user. You do not
have the required authorization to do this.

System Response

The system does not display lock entries.

How to fix this error?

Ask your user administrator for authorization value "DPFU" ("Display
Foreign User") for authorization object S_ENQUEUE (Enqueue: display and
delete lock entries).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 03101 - You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries ?

  The SAP error message "03101: You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries" typically occurs when a user attempts to access lock entries in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error is related to the system's security and authorization checks.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view lock entries that are not owned by them or that belong to other users.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the transaction or function that displays lock entries.
  Transaction Code: The user may be trying to access a transaction (like SM12) that requires specific authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show what authorizations are missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This typically involves adding the appropriate authorization objects related to lock entries.
  The relevant authorization object is usually S_ENQ (Enqueue Authorization) which controls access to lock entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and context so they can assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the appropriate use of transactions and understand the authorization model in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: This transaction is used to display and manage lock entries in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ENQ: This object is used to control access to enqueue (lock) operations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  You can also search the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message "03101".