How To Fix M2163 - You are not authorized to display this information structure

M2163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 163

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this information structure

What causes this issue?

You do not have an authorization for object "M_INFO_ANL". You need an
authorization for:
number of application = &V1&
info structure = &V2&
activity = &V3&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2163 - Details

• The SAP error message M2163, "You are not authorized to display this information structure," typically occurs when a user attempts to access an information structure in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various modules, particularly in the context of reporting and data analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specific information structure.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to view the information structure.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_INFO, etc.) may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include