How To Fix JO402 - At least one display authorization does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 402

• Message text: At least one display authorization does not exist

What causes this issue?

You do not have display authorization for one or more milestones.

System Response

The system does not display the milestones for which you are not
authorized.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO402 - At least one display authorization does not exist ?

  The SAP error message JO402, which states "At least one display authorization does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary display authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to view certain data in SAP modules like SAP HR, SAP MM, or others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that allow them to view specific data or transactions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profiles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user is trying to access based on their organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include display authorizations for the required transactions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Profile Adjustment:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to adjust their authorization profile or role.
  This can be done through transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) where you can add the necessary authorization objects to the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes like SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JO402 error and ensure that the user has the necessary display authorizations to access the required data.