How To Fix NR811 - You only have a display authorization for the function

NR811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 811

• Message text: You only have a display authorization for the function

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NR811 - Details

• The SAP error message NR811, which states "You only have a display authorization for the function," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or others, depending on the specific transaction or function being accessed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user has been granted only display (read) access to a particular transaction or function but is trying to perform an action that requires additional permissions (e.g., create, change, or delete).
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are attempting to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects may restrict the user's ability to perform certain functions based on their role or profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has