How To Fix CNV_OM_PRESEL201 - No authorization to view original table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OM_PRESEL - Messages for LT Object Based Preselection

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No authorization to view original table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_OM_PRESEL201 - No authorization to view original table &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_OM_PRESEL201 No authorization to view original table &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific database table in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using tools like SAP's Data Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the transaction or program does not have the required authorization to view the specified table (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the required tables.
  Table-Specific Restrictions: Certain tables may have specific restrictions based on the organization's security policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the specific table.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table access).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the table name to expedite the resolution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, reattempt the action that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_TABU_DIS (Table Access) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization) that control access to database tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and assign them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message.