How To Fix AUTHORITY075 - You do not have authority to display characteristics combinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 075

• Message text: You do not have authority to display characteristics combinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY075 - You do not have authority to display characteristics combinations ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY075 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display characteristic combinations in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the context of product data management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to access or display the characteristic combinations that they are trying to view. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the required authorization objects related to characteristics and their combinations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific transaction or data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been updated to include the necessary authorizations after changes were made to the system or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY075 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for characteristic combinations typically include:
  
  C_TSCM_BOM (for Bill of Material)
  C_TSCM_VC (for Variant Configuration)
  
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to AUTHORITY075.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, including how roles and profiles work, to better understand how to manage user access.
  Training: Consider training for users and administrators on SAP security and authorization management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY075 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to display characteristic combinations in SAP.