How To Fix DS224 - Program & requires SQL read authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Program & requires SQL read authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS224 - Program & requires SQL read authorization ?

  The SAP error message DS224, which states "Program & requires SQL read authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that requires specific SQL read authorizations, but the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required SQL read authorization for the database objects (like tables or views) that the program is trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific program or transaction.
  Database Security Settings: There may be restrictions at the database level that prevent the user from accessing certain data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary SQL read authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary SQL read authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_TABU_DIS (for table access) or S_SQL_AUTH (for SQL authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the program again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to database tables and SQL operations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the error message DS224.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and security to understand how to manage and assign roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS224 error and ensure that the user has the necessary SQL read authorizations to execute the program successfully.