How To Fix CBGL00179 - You are not authorized to read table &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: You are not authorized to read table &4

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_IF_AUTH_IS_NEEDED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHS_NA_CHECK_AUTH_OF_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00179 - You are not authorized to read table &4 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00179, which states "You are not authorized to read table &4," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific database table in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to view or manipulate data in a table through transactions, reports, or custom programs.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to read the specified table.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include access to the specific table or the data within it.
  Table Protection: The table may be protected by specific authorization checks that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the table in question.
  If the role does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Add Authorization Objects:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object from the SU53 analysis, you can add it to the user’s role. Common authorization objects for table access include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for table display.
  S_TABU_CLI: Authorization for client-specific tables.
  
  
  Ensure that the appropriate values are set for the authorization fields (e.g., activity type).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to tables and data in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CBGL00179.