How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL009 - No authorization to display table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization to display table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL009 - No authorization to display table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific table in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access data or perform actions that their current role does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view the specified table. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user.
  Table Restrictions: Certain tables may have restrictions based on the data governance policies set within the organization.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly to include access to the necessary data models or tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required to access the table in question. This can be done by checking the documentation for the relevant MDG components or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to MDG include S_TABU_DIS (Table Display Authorization) and S_DATASET (Authorization for Logical Files).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access without compromising security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to MDG and authorization.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations comply with your organization’s security policies and best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.