How To Fix DMEE_ABA336 - You do not have authorization to display format trees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_ABA - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 336

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display format trees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA336 - You do not have authorization to display format trees ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA336, which states "You do not have authorization to display format trees," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format trees does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user role trying to access the DMEE format trees. This can happen if:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary roles or authorizations.
  The roles assigned to the user do not include the required permissions for DMEE operations.
  
  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 and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for DMEE.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The required authorization object for DMEE is typically S_TCODE for transaction codes and S_DEVELOP for development-related activities.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the following:
  
  DMEE transaction (for accessing DMEE format trees).
  Any other relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific operations the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE - Access the DMEE format trees.
  SU01 - User maintenance.
  SU53 - Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TCODE - Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_DEVELOP - Authorization for development activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to DMEE.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_ABA336 error and gain access to the format trees in SAP.