How To Fix KEBAPI002 - You do not have a display authorization for this characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEBAPI - Messages for BAPIs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You do not have a display authorization for this characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEBAPI002 - You do not have a display authorization for this characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KEBAPI002, which states "You do not have a display authorization for this characteristic," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a characteristic in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other modules that utilize characteristics for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the necessary authorization to view the specific characteristic. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the characteristic may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic itself may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the authorization object S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and any relevant authorization objects related to characteristics (like S_COPA) are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to characteristics in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_COPA for Profitability Analysis
  S_TCODE for transaction codes
  S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEBAPI002 error and gain the necessary access to the characteristic in question.