How To Fix AQ318 - You are not authorized to view data from table & in the Painter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You are not authorized to view data from table & in the Painter

What causes this issue?

You cannot see any actual data in the Query Painter. There are two
possible reasons for this:
You are not authorized to read the specified table. This means you do
not see any actual data when you execute the query.
The function for displaying actual data has been deactivated in the
Query Painter. You reactivate this function in the settings in the
InfoSet maintenance screen. This allows you to execute the query and
see the data.

System Response

Information message. ,,,,

How to fix this error?

You are able to continue defining the query. In the construction view,
however, you see generated data and not read data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ318 - You are not authorized to view data from table & in the Painter ?

  The SAP error message AQ318 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view data from a specific table in the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript Painter. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify a form or report that references a table for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specified table.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to view or manipulate the data from the table in question.
  Table Restrictions: Certain tables may have restrictions based on the user's profile or the organizational policies set in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the table in question.
  If the user needs access, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new one that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Add Authorization Objects:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object from the SU53 output, you can add it to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to table access include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for table display.
  S_TABU_CLI: Authorization for client-specific table access.
  
  
  Ensure that the appropriate activity (like display, change, etc.) is allowed for the user.
  
  
  
  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. Then, test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and compliance requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ318 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to view the data from the specified table in the Painter.