How To Fix G4290 - You have only display authority

G4290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 290

• Message text: You have only display authority

What causes this issue?

You have only display authority for the current customizing function.
Customizing authorization depends on the following fields:
Field,,Current value
company code,,&V1&
controlling area,,&V2&
customizing group,,&V3&
activity,,03
The current customizing transaction code is &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact you system administrator. The authorization object for
customizing authorization is <DS:UO.J_JVA_CUS>J_JVA_CUS</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4290 - You have only display authority ?

  The SAP error message G4290, which states "You have only display authority," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires more than just display permissions in the SAP system. This can happen in various transactions or reports where the user is trying to modify data, execute certain functions, or access specific features that are restricted to users with higher authorization levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user account does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions to perform the requested action. This is often due to the user being assigned a role that only allows for display access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report being accessed.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions in SAP are designed to restrict actions based on user roles, and if a user is only granted display access, they will encounter this error when