How To Fix GPSC742 - Only display authority for & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Only display authority for & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC742 - Only display authority for & & & ?

  The SAP error message GPSC742 "Only display authority for & & &" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires more than just display authority in a specific context, such as a transaction or report. The message suggests that the user has only been granted display permissions for the specified object (which could be a document, report, or other entity) and does not have the necessary authorization to modify or perform other actions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object being accessed may have specific restrictions that limit the user's ability to perform certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user requires additional permissions, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user in SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transactions or reports. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and others specific to the module being accessed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns of authorization issues that may need to be addressed for multiple users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GPSC742 error and implement a solution to grant the necessary permissions to the user.