How To Fix J-024 - Displayed data is incomplete due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Displayed data is incomplete due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-024 - Displayed data is incomplete due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message J-024, which states "Displayed data is incomplete due to missing authorizations," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP Financials, Sales and Distribution, and others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to access specific data or transactions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the data they are trying to access.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that limit data visibility.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include all necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Authorization Trace: If needed, use transaction code ST01 (System Trace) to perform an authorization trace to identify which authorizations are being checked and which are failing.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  Role Adjustment: If the user needs access to specific data, the security team may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Testing: After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users and administrators on SAP security and authorization management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues leading to the J-024 error message.