How To Fix AS_AFB001 - You are not authorized to display table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_AFB - Archive File Browser

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to display table &1

What causes this issue?

You have executed a function that enables you to display archived data
from table &V1&. However, you are not authorized to display data from
table &V1&.

System Response

The system is not displaying data from table &V1&. If the current data
object also contains data from other tables, it may be that this data is
displayed.
If you are in the hex display or you do not have authorization for any
of the tables involved, the system will not display any data.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Authorization objects S_TABU_NAM (Table Access) and S_TABU_DIS (Table
Maintenance) are checked. The check performed when data is read from
the archive is the same as the data browser check (transaction SE16).

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_AFB001 - You are not authorized to display table &1 ?

  The SAP error message AS_AFB001, which states "You are not authorized to display table &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table in the SAP system. This can occur in various transactions or reports where access to certain database tables is required.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view the specified table. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Table Restrictions: Some tables may have specific restrictions based on the user's role or the data protection policies in place within the organization.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly, leading to insufficient access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role using transaction PFCG.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The authorization object for table access is typically S_TABU_DIS. Ensure that the user has the appropriate values set for this object, which controls access to tables.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific table in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table Display Authorization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.