How To Fix OIJ_TSW_05097 - No authorization to display the global variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_TSW_05 -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No authorization to display the global variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_TSW_05097 - No authorization to display the global variant ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_TSW_05097 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a global variant in the SAP system, specifically within the context of the Oil and Gas industry solution (OIJ).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that allow them to view or access global variants.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report that involves global variants.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check