How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES304 - You are not authorized to display LAW data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 304

• Message text: You are not authorized to display LAW data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES304 - You are not authorized to display LAW data ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES304, which states "You are not authorized to display LAW data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access data related to the License Administration Workbench (LAW) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile attempting to access the LAW data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view LAW data.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing LAW data.
  Look for authorization objects related to LAW, such as S_LAW_ADMIN, S_LAW_DISPLAY, or similar objects that pertain to License Administration.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically requires the assistance of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions to make changes to roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to access the LAW data again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to LAW and authorization issues for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  LAW: License Administration Workbench
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to LAW data. This may include reviewing SAP's security documentation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to LAW and authorization errors.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.