How To Fix DMC_GENERAL256 - No "Display Saved Data" authority for table &1

DMC_GENERAL256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 256

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL256 - No "Display Saved Data" authority for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL256 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display saved data for a specific table. This error typically arises in the context of data management and reporting within SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Management or SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to access the saved data in the specified table. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that grants access to display data for the specific table.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to view the data.
  Table-Specific Restrictions: Certain tables may have specific restrictions that require additional permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.