How To Fix MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG077 - You are not authorized to display the selected networks.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the selected networks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG077 - You are not authorized to display the selected networks. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG077 indicates that a user is not authorized to display the selected networks. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage network data, such as SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the specific networks or network-related data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the network information.
  Network Status: The network might be in a status that restricts visibility based on user roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG (for role management).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to network display.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  C_NW_ACT (Network Activity)
  C_NW_AUTH (Network Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specific networks they need to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Network Status:
  
  Ensure that the network you are trying to access is not in a status that restricts visibility. Some networks may have specific settings that limit access based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to network management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message MPE_INSTALLATION_MSG077.