How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN066 - You are not authorized to display set types or attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 066

• Message text: You are not authorized to display set types or attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN066 - You are not authorized to display set types or attributes ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN066 indicates that a user is not authorized to display set types or attributes in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of working with classification or variant configuration where specific authorizations are required to view or manage certain data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the set types or attributes.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to classification (e.g., C_TCLAS for class management) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view the specific set types or attributes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for displaying set types and attributes.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the relevant role and check the authorization data.
  Add the necessary authorization objects (e.g., C_TCLAS) with the appropriate activity (e.g., display).
  
  
  
  
  
  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 user ID so they can assist in granting the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to classification and variant configuration, such as:
  
  C_TCLAS: Class Management
  C_TCLAT: Class Type Management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN066.