How To Fix DS088 - You are not authorized to display form &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 088

• Message text: You are not authorized to display form &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS088 - You are not authorized to display form &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DS088, which states "You are not authorized to display form &1 &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a form (such as a print form or a layout) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified form. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Form Not Assigned: The form may not be assigned to the user’s role or profile.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, the necessary authorizations may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add the necessary roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects (e.g., S_SFREQ for Smart Forms).
  
  
  
  Check Form Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly assigned to the user’s role. This can be done in transaction SE71 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to verify the form's settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary authorizations. You may need to re-transport or adjust the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control access to forms, such as S_SFREQ for Smart Forms and S_SCRIP for SAPscript.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and form access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the DS088 error message.