How To Fix ISLM_DI_GEN259 - Change Authorization missing for S_TABU_DIS. Contact your administrator.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_DI_GEN - DI Messages

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Change Authorization missing for S_TABU_DIS. Contact your administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN259 - Change Authorization missing for S_TABU_DIS. Contact your administrator. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN259 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorization related to table display access, but they do not have the necessary permissions. The authorization object in question is S_TABU_DIS, which controls access to table display and maintenance.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to access or modify data in a table for which they lack the appropriate authorization.
  The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the S_TABU_DIS authorization object.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not grant access to the specific table or transaction they are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, the following steps can be taken:
  
  
  Contact Your Administrator: As the error message suggests, the first step is to contact your SAP system administrator or security team. They will have the necessary access to review and modify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Review User Roles: The administrator should check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations for S_TABU_DIS. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to specific tables, the administrator can add the required authorizations to the user’s role.
  They can also create a new role with the necessary authorizations if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Testing: After the changes are made, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. They should then attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Documentation: It’s a good practice to document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS: This object is used to control access to table display and maintenance. It includes fields such as:
  
  DICBERCLS: Authorization group for the table.
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., display, change).
  TABNAME: Name of the table.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what authorizations are missing after an error occurs).
  
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, the issue related to the ISLM_DI_GEN259 error can be effectively resolved.