How To Fix 1X223 - You are not authorized to display structure comparisons

1X223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 223

• Message text: You are not authorized to display structure comparisons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X223 - You are not authorized to display structure comparisons ?

  The SAP error message 1X223 ("You are not authorized to display structure comparisons") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the structure comparisons in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data dictionary objects or during transport management.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions related to the following:
  
  Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS: This object controls access to table display and structure comparisons.
  Authorization Object S_DATASET: This object controls access to the file system and may also be relevant depending on the context.
  Specific transaction codes: Certain transactions may require additional authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide