How To Fix COM_CATEGORY033 - You are not authorized to display configuration data for categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CATEGORY - Category

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You are not authorized to display configuration data for categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CATEGORY033 - You are not authorized to display configuration data for categories ?

  The SAP error message COM_CATEGORY033 indicates that a user is not authorized to display configuration data for specific categories in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Configuration Management or similar modules where access control is enforced based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to view the configuration data for the specified categories.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing the configuration data.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object that controls access to the configuration data may not be properly configured or may be missing the required permissions for the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing configuration data.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) by reviewing the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to configuration data access include:
  
  C_COM_CAT (for category management)
  C_COM_CUS (for customizing)
  
  
  Ensure that the relevant fields in these authorization objects are correctly set to allow 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 transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to configuration data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the COM_CATEGORY033 error message.