How To Fix 5Y855 - No authorization to display the vision of the note content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 855

• Message text: No authorization to display the vision of the note content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y855 - No authorization to display the vision of the note content ?

  The SAP error message 5Y855 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view the content of a specific SAP note. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access SAP Notes in the SAP Service Marketplace or through the SAP GUI but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to SAP Notes.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include access to the SAP Notes or the specific content they are trying to view.
  SAP Note Restrictions: Some SAP Notes may have restrictions based on the user's system or license type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, particularly S_NOTE (for SAP Notes access).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the appropriate roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Access SAP Notes via the SAP Support Portal:
  
  If the user is trying to access SAP Notes through the SAP GUI, they can also try accessing the SAP Support Portal directly (support.sap.com) to see if they can view the note there, provided they have the necessary credentials.
  
  
  
  Check for License Restrictions:
  
  Ensure that the user’s system and license type allow access to the specific SAP Notes. Some notes may be restricted based on the type of license held by the organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects, especially S_NOTE and any other related objects that may be required for accessing SAP Notes.
  SAP Support: If issues persist, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if the note is critical for system functionality.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5Y855.