How To Fix FWTM034 - You are not authorized to display settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You are not authorized to display settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM034 - You are not authorized to display settings ?

  The SAP error message FWTM034 ("You are not authorized to display settings") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain settings or configurations in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax settings or other financial configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific transaction or configuration settings.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required transaction codes or configuration areas.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Authorization Object: Identify the specific