How To Fix KB024 - You have no authorization to display the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You have no authorization to display the data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB024 - You have no authorization to display the data ?

  The SAP error message KB024, which states "You have no authorization to display the data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the specific data or transaction they are trying to view. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data relevant to their roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required to view the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data itself, such as company codes, cost centers, or other organizational units that the user is not authorized to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or data.
  
  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 the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review and modify roles and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role is properly generated and activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. SAP uses authorization objects to control access to various transactions and data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KB024 error and implement a solution to resolve it.