How To Fix IWP205 - You are not authorized to display the table browser

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 205

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the table browser

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to call the table browser for an audit package

System Response

The authorization to call the table browser for an audit package has not
been assigned to your user

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

For calling the table browser for an audit package the user needs
authorization object IWP_AUD_WP with activity '03'. For further
information see authorization object documentation.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP205 - You are not authorized to display the table browser ?

  The SAP error message IWP205, which states "You are not authorized to display the table browser," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the table browser functionality in SAP. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the table browser (transaction code SE16 or SE16N).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include permissions for the specific tables they are trying to access.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the table browser.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: This authorization object controls access to table display.
  S_TABU_CLI: This object controls access to client-specific tables.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test access to the table browser again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16: Data Browser (older version)
  SE16N: General Table Display (newer version)
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: This object is crucial for controlling access to tables. It has fields like ACTVT (activity) and DICBERCLS (table name).
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for requesting additional access when needed, ensuring that it is documented and approved.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.