How To Fix ECATT518 - No authorization to display table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No authorization to display table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT518 - No authorization to display table &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT518, which states "No authorization to display table &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a table in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) or when trying to view data in a specific table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified table. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Authorization Object: The authorization check is usually performed against specific authorization objects related to table access, such as S_TABU_DIS (for table display) or S_TABU_CLI (for client-specific table access).
  Table Name: The placeholder &1 in the error message indicates the specific table that the user is trying to access, which is not displayed due to the lack of authorization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the required tables.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to table access. You may need to add the necessary authorizations to the user's profile. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction PFCG to modify roles.
  Adding the required authorization objects (like S_TABU_DIS) with the appropriate activity (like display).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  SU53: Authorization check analysis (to see what authorization failed).
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for table display.
  S_TABU_CLI: Authorization for client-specific table access.
  
  
  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 ECATT518 error and gain the necessary access to the specified table.