How To Fix L6057 - No authorization exists for view option; (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authorization exists for view option; (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6057 - No authorization exists for view option; (&) ?

  The SAP error message L6057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific view option in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management, where users are trying to access certain functionalities or data views that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the required authorization object in the user's profile. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not cover the specific view option they are trying to access.
  Changes in the authorization roles or profiles that have not been updated for the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue and click on the "Roles" tab.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the view option in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, ask the user to log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the L6057 error message.