How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES146 - You are not authorized to display policy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You are not authorized to display policy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES146 - You are not authorized to display policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES146 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific policy in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that allows access to the policy in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Policy-Specific Restrictions: The policy itself may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object required to access the policy. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the policy again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Common authorization objects related to policy management may include PM0_POLICY or similar.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  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 identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to allow the user to access the required policy.