How To Fix ADT_DATAPREVIEW_MSG018 - No authorization to access the DDIC object "&1".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADT_DATAPREVIEW_MSG - Messsage Class for data preview

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization to access the DDIC object "&1".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADT_DATAPREVIEW_MSG018 - No authorization to access the DDIC object "&1". ?

  The SAP error message ADT_DATAPREVIEW_MSG018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a Data Dictionary (DDIC) object in the SAP system. This can occur when trying to preview data or access certain objects in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or other SAP environments.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified DDIC object (e.g., tables, views, data elements).
  Role Assignment: The user’s roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific DDIC object.
  Object Type: The user may be trying to access an object type that is restricted or not included in their authorization profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the DDIC object in question. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the DDIC object.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to DDIC access typically include S_TABU_DIS (for table access) and S_DEVELOP (for development-related activities).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage and assign authorizations effectively.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check the audit logs to see if there are any additional details regarding the access attempts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ADT_DATAPREVIEW_MSG018.