How To Fix /DSD/SV203 - The list is incomplete due to lacking authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/SV -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: The list is incomplete due to lacking authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/SV203 - The list is incomplete due to lacking authorization ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/SV203 The list is incomplete due to lacking authorization typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view all the data in the list being generated. This error is common in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorizations for certain objects or data elements.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access specific reports or data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit the visibility of certain data based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  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 authorization logs to identify any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or report being accessed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Re-run the transaction to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the transaction or report. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /DSD/SV203.