How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS242 - User &1 has not enough autorizations to get memory usage information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 242

• Message text: User &1 has not enough autorizations to get memory usage information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS242 - User &1 has not enough autorizations to get memory usage information ?

  The SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS242 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorizations to access memory usage information. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific authorizations related to system monitoring or performance analysis.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of necessary authorizations in the user's profile. In SAP, access to certain system information, including memory usage, is restricted to users with specific roles or authorizations. If a user tries to access this information without the required permissions, the system will generate this error message.
  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 checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles or add the missing authorizations to their existing roles. Common authorization objects related to memory usage might include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_ADMI_FCD (Administration Functions)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the necessary authorizations and make the required adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the memory usage information again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to system monitoring and performance data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to monitoring and performance analysis include:
  
  ST02 (Tune Summary)
  ST03N (Workload Analysis)
  SM50 (Process Overview)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access the required memory usage information.