How To Fix ICL_ODATA012 - You are not authorized to display this object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_ODATA - Message Class for Fiori Development

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_ODATA012 - You are not authorized to display this object ?

  The SAP error message ICL_ODATA012: You are not authorized to display this object typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific OData service or object in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access data through an OData service in SAP Gateway or when using Fiori applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific OData service or object.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the required OData services.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Object-Level Security: The object being accessed may have specific security settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the OData service.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required OData services.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated.
  If it is not activated, you can activate it from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Object-Level Security:
  
  If the object has specific security settings, review those settings to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or basis team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to OData services, such as S_SERVICE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to OData services and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message ICL_ODATA012.