How To Fix KA371 - You do not have maintenance authorization; display only

KA371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 371

• Message text: You do not have maintenance authorization; display only

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to change definitions for transaction &V1& in
controlling area &V2&.
The system will go into display mode.
INCLUDE NA_AUTH_K_VRGNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA371 - You do not have maintenance authorization; display only ?

  The SAP error message KA371 ("You do not have maintenance authorization; display only") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify certain data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in environments where strict access controls are enforced to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform maintenance tasks on the specific object or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data they are trying to access.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being accessed may be set to display-only mode for certain users based on their roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction SU01) and checking