How To Fix >1542 - No authorization to display card data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 542

• Message text: No authorization to display card data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1542 - No authorization to display card data ?

  The SAP error message "1542 No authorization to display card data" typically indicates that a user is attempting to access card data (such as credit card information) without having the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This error is common in modules that handle sensitive data, such as financial transactions or customer information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user role to view card data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing card data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to card data.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Open the role that needs modification.
  Go to the Authorizations tab and add the required authorization objects related to card data access (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BSA).
  Generate the profile after making changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to card data access. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_KNA1_APP: Customer master data access.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that could indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to display card data.