How To Fix BRAIN488 - You only have display authorization for the key date derivation type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: You only have display authorization for the key date derivation type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN488 - You only have display authorization for the key date derivation type &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN488 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to key date derivation types but only has display authorization for that specific derivation type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when users try to modify or create key date derivation types without the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual trying to perform the action. The user has been granted only display rights for the key date derivation type specified by &1, which prevents them from making changes or performing actions that require higher-level permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's role and authorization profile in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user