How To Fix GLE_UI_ECS049 - You are not authorized to display ECS items &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_UI_ECS - User Interface for Processing of ECS Items

• Message number: 049

• Message text: You are not authorized to display ECS items &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_UI_ECS049 - You are not authorized to display ECS items &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_UI_ECS049, which states "You are not authorized to display ECS items &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view specific ECS (Enterprise Control System) items in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial or controlling areas where ECS items are relevant.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the ECS items.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for ECS item display.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to ECS items may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for ECS items.
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to it.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the GLE_UI_ECS049 error message.