How To Fix /BCV/UIF120 - Not all snapshots can be shown because of missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Not all snapshots can be shown because of missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF120 - Not all snapshots can be shown because of missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF120 Not all snapshots can be shown because of missing authorizations typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain snapshots in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when accessing reports, dashboards, or other data visualizations that rely on specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access certain data or functionalities within the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transactions or data views.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the snapshots may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the authorization objects that are required for the snapshots in question. This may involve checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to:
  
  Add the required roles to the user.
  Modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Create a new role if appropriate.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test to see if the error persists.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on authorization objects related to the functionality you are trying to access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message.