How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE394 - You are not authorized to display sensitive data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 394

• Message text: You are not authorized to display sensitive data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE394 - You are not authorized to display sensitive data. ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE394 indicates that a user is attempting to access sensitive data for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive information.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile to view the sensitive data.
  Sensitive Data Configuration: The data being accessed is classified as sensitive, and SAP has built-in security measures to restrict access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for accessing the specific transaction or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the sensitive data.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for accessing the sensitive data. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  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.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sensitive data access include S_USER_AUTH, S_DATA, and others depending on the specific data being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for requesting and approving changes to user access to maintain security and compliance.
  Educate users about the importance of data security and the reasons behind access restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE394.