How To Fix 06197 - You have no authorization to display change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: You have no authorization to display change documents

INCLUDE NA_BERECHTIGUNG
To display change documents, the activity for "display of changes" must
be maintained in the authorization for the relevant document type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06197 - You have no authorization to display change documents ?

  The SAP error message 06197, which states "You have no authorization to display change documents," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view change documents in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules where change documents are tracked, such as in materials management, sales and distribution, or finance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view change documents. This is often related to the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing change documents.
  User Profile: The user may not be assigned to the correct user group or profile that has the required access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check