How To Fix 42866 - No authorization for displaying the folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 866

• Message text: No authorization for displaying the folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42866 - No authorization for displaying the folder ?

  The SAP error message "42866 No authorization for displaying the folder" typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a folder or object in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can occur in various contexts, such as accessing reports, documents, or other resources within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to view the specified folder or object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the folder in question.
  Folder Security Settings: The folder may have specific security settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is not permitted to access the folder.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the folder.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to folder access (e.g., S_DATASET, S_USER_AUTH) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Folder Security Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the security settings of the folder itself to ensure that it is not restricted to certain users or roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to folders and documents in SAP.
  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 access issues or patterns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.