How To Fix GU858 - You do not have authorization to display table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 858

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU858 - You do not have authorization to display table & ?

  The SAP error message GU858 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific table in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the specified table.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes access to the table.
  Table-Specific Restrictions: Some tables may have specific restrictions based on the data they contain, and access may be limited to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes access to the required table.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary role, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify existing roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, access to tables is controlled by authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to table access include S_TABU_DIS (for table display) and S_TABU_CLI (for client-specific tables).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security policies for more detailed information on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GU858 error and gain access to the required table.