How To Fix E4081 - You do not have authorization to display program &

E4081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E4 - Program maintenance functions within development system

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display program &

What causes this issue?

You wish to copy or rename a program, but you do not have display
authorization for the program or include.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For workbench objects, the system uses the authorization object
S_DEVELOP. In your user master record the authorization for the
authorization object S_DEVELOP that would allow you to display
workbench objects is not set.
Contact your system administrator and ask to have this authorization
assigned to you.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E4081 - You do not have authorization to display program & ?

  The SAP error message E4081, which states "You do not have authorization to display program &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or display a specific program in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report, access a transaction, or view a program in the ABAP Workbench.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the program.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to view or execute the program.
  Program Protection: The program may be protected or restricted to certain user groups or roles.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported, the necessary authorizations may not have been assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and