How To Fix PFM_GENERIC018 - You are not authorized to select some data due to authorization checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_GENERIC - Messages to be reused on ADDON PT

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to select some data due to authorization checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_GENERIC018 - You are not authorized to select some data due to authorization checks ?

  The SAP error message PFM_GENERIC018 indicates that a user is not authorized to select certain data due to authorization checks. This typically occurs in scenarios where the user attempts to access data or perform actions that their current role or profile does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to access the specific data or transaction.
  Object Level Security: The user may have the role, but the specific object or field level security is restricting access.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that limit the data a user can access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may be incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the data they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create new ones as needed.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned and that they include the necessary authorizations for the specific data access.
  
  
  
  Check Data Access Restrictions:
  
  If there are specific data access restrictions (like company codes, plants, etc.), ensure that the user is authorized to access the relevant data based on these criteria.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization concepts and role management for a deeper understanding of how to manage user access.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not part of the security team, you may need to collaborate with them to resolve authorization issues effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement the necessary changes to resolve the error message PFM_GENERIC018.