How To Fix INM_INITIATIVE001 - You are not authorized to display data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM_INITIATIVE - Product Initiative

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to display data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM_INITIATIVE001 - You are not authorized to display data ?

  The SAP error message INM_INITIATIVE001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display certain data within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules where data access is controlled by user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specific data or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific data set or transaction.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not have access to.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the transaction or data being accessed.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done through transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the user needs access to specific data, consider creating or modifying a role to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access 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 data in question. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that could indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the INM_INITIATIVE001 error.