How To Fix FDT_WD_EXPRESSION051 - No authorization to use DB table &1 (S_TABU_DIS with ACTIVITY 03)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_EXPRESSION -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No authorization to use DB table &1 (S_TABU_DIS with ACTIVITY 03)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION051 - No authorization to use DB table &1 (S_TABU_DIS with ACTIVITY 03) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION051 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific database table. The error specifically mentions that the user lacks the authorization object S_TABU_DIS with ACTIVITY 03, which corresponds to the authorization to display (read) the database table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user trying to access the database table does not have the required authorization to read the table data.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific table.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify the missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization.
  Use transaction PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user and add the necessary authorization for S_TABU_DIS with ACTIVITY 03.
  
  
  
  Create/Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If the required authorization does not exist, you may need to create or adjust an authorization object to include the necessary permissions for the specific database table.
  Ensure that the authorization object includes the correct table name in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  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. They can help you identify the correct roles and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS: This object controls access to database tables. It includes fields for the table name, activity (e.g., display, change), and other parameters.
  Activities:
  
  01: Create
  02: Change
  03: Display
  06: Delete
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION051.