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