How To Fix F5A398 - Display incomplete due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Display incomplete due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A398 - Display incomplete due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message F5A398 indicates that a user is attempting to access a transaction or report but is encountering issues due to missing authorizations. This typically means that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view or execute the requested action within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access the specific transaction or report.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects associated with the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that might indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the F5A398 error message in SAP.