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

ECATT518 - Overview

• 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