How To Fix P0166 - You only have display authorization for form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 166

• Message text: You only have display authorization for form &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0166 - You only have display authorization for form & ?

  The SAP error message P0166, which states "You only have display authorization for form &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a form (such as a Smart Form or Adobe Form) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of sufficient authorization for the user role or profile associated with the user. Specifically, the user may have been granted only display (read-only) access to the form, preventing them from making any changes or modifications.
  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 Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the form in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs to have edit access to the form, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_SF for Smart Forms).
  Ensuring that the user has the necessary activity codes (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to forms, such as S_SF for Smart Forms and S_ADMI_FCD for Adobe Forms.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P0166 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the form they are trying to work with.