How To Fix CUMTX897 - No authorization to maintain tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 897

• Message text: No authorization to maintain tables

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain tables.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You may want to get your system administrator to give you the
authorization to maintain tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX897 - No authorization to maintain tables ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX897, which states "No authorization to maintain tables," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform actions related to table maintenance in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access transaction codes related to table maintenance (like SE11, SE14, or SE16) or when attempting to modify data in certain tables.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for table maintenance.
  Profile Issues: The user may not have the correct profile assigned that includes the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on the user's role or profile settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Authorization Object: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to table maintenance. The relevant authorization object for table maintenance is S_TABU_CLI (for client-specific tables) and S_TABU_DIS (for display access).
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  Use Transaction SU53: After encountering the error, the user can execute transaction SU53 to display the last authorization check. This can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to table maintenance include:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE14 (Database Utility)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage authorizations in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  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 CUMTX897 error and gain the necessary access to maintain tables in SAP.