How To Fix /BA1/F4_BASIS002 - You are only authorized to display data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_BASIS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are only authorized to display data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS002 - You are only authorized to display data ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS002: You are only authorized to display data typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action they are attempting in the SAP system. This error is related to authorization checks that are part of SAP's security model.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary permissions to modify or create data in the specific transaction or application.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may be incorrectly configured, lacking the required authorizations for the specific action.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles, and the user may only have display access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Authorization Object Check: Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the transaction. This can be done using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show what authorization checks failed.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding specific authorization objects.
  Adjusting the activity types (e.g., create, change, delete) for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with 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.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to display and change access include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and specific objects related to the module or transaction being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that might indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to perform the required actions in SAP.