How To Fix PB047 - You only have display authorization for some objects.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 047

• Message text: You only have display authorization for some objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB047 - You only have display authorization for some objects. ?

  The SAP error message PB047, which states "You only have display authorization for some objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data in SAP but lacks the necessary authorization for certain objects or transactions. This can happen in various modules, including HR, Finance, and others, where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The user has been assigned a role that only allows display access to certain objects, but they are trying to perform an action that requires more than display access (e.g., creating, changing, or deleting records).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or object they are trying to access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly, leading to insufficient permissions for the required actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that grant the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization check that failed.
  Modify Roles: If the user requires additional permissions, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate authority should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization is linked to an authorization object, which defines the permissions for various actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or system administrator for further investigation and resolution.