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

FT358 - Overview

• 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