How To Fix M5860 - Display only, no maintenance authorization

M5860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Display only, no maintenance authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5860 - Display only, no maintenance authorization ?

  The SAP error message M5860 "Display only, no maintenance authorization" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data in a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform maintenance (create, change, or delete) on the specific data or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data set.
  Display-Only Mode: The transaction or report is configured to allow only display access for certain users based on their roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile and assigned roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: