How To Fix /PICM/UI118 - You are not authorized to display issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You are not authorized to display issues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI118 - You are not authorized to display issues ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI118 You are not authorized to display issues typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain functionalities or data within the SAP system, specifically related to the issue management or problem management components.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary permissions to view issues in the system.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the relevant transaction codes or applications.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user profile that limit access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to verify the roles assigned to your user account.
  Ensure that your user role includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction or application you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The authorization for displaying issues may be linked to specific authorization objects. Common objects to check include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_PICM (Problem and Issue Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in your user role.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Access:
  
  If you find that you do not have the necessary roles or authorizations, submit a request to your SAP security team to grant you the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to your user roles or authorizations, log out and log back into the SAP system to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to issue management, such as /PICM/ISSUE or similar, to understand what you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage access within the system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.