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

CBGL00179 - Overview

• 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.