How To Fix 44266 - Authorization object S_TABU_DIS is used for table maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 44 - Dictionary authorization messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Authorization object S_TABU_DIS is used for table maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 44266 - Authorization object S_TABU_DIS is used for table maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 44266 indicates that there is an issue with authorization related to table maintenance. Specifically, it refers to the authorization object S_TABU_DIS, which is used to control access to table maintenance activities in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform a table maintenance operation (such as creating, modifying, or deleting entries in a table) but does not have the necessary authorizations defined in the S_TABU_DIS authorization object. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific table they are trying to access.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Table Maintenance Settings: The table may have specific maintenance settings that restrict access based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for the S_TABU_DIS object.
  
  
  
  Modify Role:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the specific table.
  You can add the relevant table name to the authorization object S_TABU_DIS with the appropriate activity (e.g., display, change, delete).
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS: This object controls access to table maintenance. It includes fields such as:
  
  DICBERCLS: Authorization group for the table.
  TABNAME: Name of the table.
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change, 03 for display).
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s security policies for more details on managing authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the S_TABU_DIS object and the error message 44266.