How To Fix DMC_GENERAL249 - No "Display Saved Data" authority for authority group &1

DMC_GENERAL249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No "Display Saved Data" authority for authority group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL249 - No "Display Saved Data" authority for authority group &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL249 indicates that a user is attempting to access the "Display Saved Data" functionality but lacks the necessary authorization for the specified authority group. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or similar modules where specific authorizations are required to view saved data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the saved data. The authority group mentioned in the error message (&1) is a placeholder for the specific group that the user does not have access to.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Check if the roles include the necessary authorizations for the