How To Fix DT661 - You do not have display authorization for technical settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 661

• Message text: You do not have display authorization for technical settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT661 - You do not have display authorization for technical settings ?

  The SAP error message DT661, which states "You do not have display authorization for technical settings," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display technical settings in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) or other related areas without the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to view the technical settings of database objects, such as tables, views, or data elements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for displaying technical settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for table display.
  S_DATA: Authorization for data access.
  S_DIC: Authorization for Data Dictionary objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to technical settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT661 error and allow the user to access the required technical settings.