How To Fix COM_PRODUCT013 - You are not authorized to display products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are not authorized to display products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT013 - You are not authorized to display products ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display products in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to view product information.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes permissions for product display.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from accessing certain products.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for product display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Look for authorization objects related to product display, such as COM_PRODUCT or similar.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify the role in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test to see if the user can now access the product display.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that pertain to product management and display.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific modules or transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.