How To Fix AUTHORITY023 - You do not have authorization to display the key figure data of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display the key figure data of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY023 - You do not have authorization to display the key figure data of &1 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display key figure data for a specific object or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when users attempt to access data that they are not permitted to view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role/profile to access the key figure data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific key figures or InfoProviders.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes, plants, or other hierarchies that limit data visibility.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, they may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Identify the role that needs modification.
  Add the required authorization objects related to the key figures or InfoProviders.
  Ensure that the authorization objects include the necessary fields and values.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Authorizations:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the data access policies and the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to key figures in SAP BW include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY023 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to key figure data.