How To Fix FT358 - You are not authorized for view maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 358

• Message text: You are not authorized for view maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT358 - You are not authorized for view maintenance ?

  The SAP error message FT358, which states "You are not authorized for view maintenance," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a view in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with database views, customizing views, or accessing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization objects to perform view maintenance. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific view or transaction.
  View Restrictions: Certain views may have restrictions based on the configuration or the specific environment (e.g., production vs. development).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user profile and roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects for view maintenance.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specific views they need to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the view maintenance again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to view maintenance include S_TABU_DIS (Table/View Authorization) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FT358 error in SAP.