How To Fix CM_SERVICE_ADMIN402 - You are not authorized to display RFC destinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SERVICE_ADMIN - Service Administration

• Message number: 402

• Message text: You are not authorized to display RFC destinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN402 - You are not authorized to display RFC destinations ?

  The SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN402 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the RFC destinations. In SAP, access to certain functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. You may need to add a role that includes the necessary authorizations for displaying RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for displaying RFC destinations is S_RFC. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  You may also need to check for other related authorization objects, such as S_TCODE (to allow access to transaction codes) and S_SERVICE (to manage services).
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and assign the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RFC: RFC Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Code Authorization
  S_SERVICE: Service Authorization
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SERVICE_ADMIN402 error and allow the user to display RFC destinations successfully.