How To Fix KAP4001 - You are not authorized to display &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KAP4 - Messages: Project Line Item Reports

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to display &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display the line items for object &V1& &V2&.

System Response

No line items for &V1& &V2& are displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KAP4001 - You are not authorized to display &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message KAP4001 ("You are not authorized to display &1 &2") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object or transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view reports, transaction data, or other sensitive information.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specific transaction or report.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data or transaction.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that the user is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for accessing the required transaction or report are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you identify that the user lacks certain authorizations, you may need to request additional roles or authorizations from your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or report in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transactions or reports you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.