How To Fix BB072 - You are not authorized to maintain; display only

BB072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain; display only

What causes this issue?

This transaction maintains cross-client tables.
To be able to use it, you require authorization to maintain these
tables (authorization object S_TABU_CLI).

System Response

The system switches into display mode.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator give you the necessary authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB072 - You are not authorized to maintain; display only ?

  The SAP error message BB072 ("You are not authorized to maintain; display only") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires higher authorization levels than what they currently possess. This message is common in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to master data maintenance, such as Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action (e.g., creating or changing records).
  Display-Only Role: The user may have been assigned a role that only allows for display access, preventing any modifications.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data being accessed may not be granted to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the