How To Fix DGHU338 - You are authorized only to read exceptions

DGHU338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGHU - Messages for Handling Unit and Dynam. Classification

• Message number: 338

• Message text: You are authorized only to read exceptions

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change data. You are only authorized to read this
data.

System Response

The system switches to display mode.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DGHU338 - Details

• The SAP error message DGHU338, which states "You are authorized only to read exceptions," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires higher authorization levels than what they currently possess. This message is often related to the authorization checks in the SAP system, particularly in the context of exception handling or specific transaction codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may be configured to allow only read access to certain data or transactions, preventing any modifications or additional actions.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have specific authorization checks that limit what users can do based on their assigned roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see the authorization check that