How To Fix /PF1/MSG_GATEWAY014 - You are not authorized to display value help result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_GATEWAY -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to display value help result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_GATEWAY014 - You are not authorized to display value help result ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_GATEWAY014 indicates that a user is not authorized to display the value help result for a particular field or transaction. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a dropdown list or value help (F4 help) for a field but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the data or the specific value help associated with the field.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Field-Level Security: There may be restrictions at the field level that prevent the user from accessing certain values.
  Missing Authorizations in the Profile: The user’s profile may be missing specific authorizations related to the object or transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the transaction or field in question. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address authorization issues.
  Training: If you frequently encounter authorization issues, consider training on SAP security and authorization management to better understand how to navigate and resolve these issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PF1/MSG_GATEWAY014 error message.