How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO028 - You do not have display authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You do not have display authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO028 - You do not have display authorization ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO028 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a specific object or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to access the transaction or object does not have the required authorization in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the transaction may not be included in the user's profile.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  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 include display authorizations for the required objects.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed analysis of the last authorization check.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/DIR_BO028.