How To Fix AM174 - You have no authorization to display addresses from the group '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 174

• Message text: You have no authorization to display addresses from the group '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM174 - You have no authorization to display addresses from the group '&' ?

  The SAP error message AM174 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display addresses from a specific group. This typically occurs in the context of address management or master data management within SAP, where access to certain data is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view addresses in the specified group. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Group Restrictions: The address group specified in the error message may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain address groups based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the authorization to display addresses.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_ADMI_FCD, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) to ensure that the user has the required permissions to access the address group in question.
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to understand the specific requirements for accessing the address group.
  Testing: After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles, or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user access.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization trace (using transaction SU53) to identify which specific authorization is missing when the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM174 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to display addresses from the specified group.