How To Fix CM_EHFND_UI_COMN004 - You are only authorized to view certain data; other data remains hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_UI_COMN - Message Class for EHFND UI

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You are only authorized to view certain data; other data remains hidden

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_UI_COMN004 - You are only authorized to view certain data; other data remains hidden ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_UI_COMN004 indicates that a user is attempting to access data for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where role-based access control is implemented to ensure that users can only view or manipulate data that they are permitted to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view certain data. This could be due to missing authorization objects or insufficient permissions assigned to the user’s role.
  Data Visibility Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict visibility based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit data access based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and authorizations. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s