How To Fix BM040 - You only have display authorization for table/view &

BM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You only have display authorization for table/view &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM040 - You only have display authorization for table/view & ?

  The SAP error message BM040 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action on a table or view for which they only have display authorization. This typically occurs when a user tries to modify, delete, or perform other non-display actions on a table or view in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual. The user has been granted only display (read) access to the specified table or view, and any attempt to perform actions beyond that will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BM040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles