How To Fix ACMTOOL066 - User &1 is not authorized to select from SQL View &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMTOOL - ACMTOOL Message Class

• Message number: 066

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to select from SQL View &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTOOL066 - User &1 is not authorized to select from SQL View &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACMTOOL066 indicates that a user is attempting to access a SQL view for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced for security and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specified SQL view.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to read from the SQL view.
  SQL View Configuration: The SQL view may have specific access restrictions that are not aligned with the user's current authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned