How To Fix R7280 - You do not have authorization to read Program Builder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 280

• Message text: You do not have authorization to read Program Builder

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

In error situations in InfoObject maintenance, the cursor can not
always be placed on the incorrect field. Otherwise InfoObject
maintenance can be used without restrictions.

How to fix this error?

You need display authorization for the authorization object
'S_DEVELOP'. For example, the authorization S_TMSADM_SHO.
In more detail you require the following authorizations for the fields
of authorization object 'S_DEVELOP' :
Field 'DEVCLASS': 'RSDG' or '*' (development class RSDG)
Field 'OBJTYPE': 'PROG' or '*' (object type program)
Field 'OBJNAME': 'SAPMRSDO' or '*' (Program SAPMRSDO)
Field 'ACTVT': '03' (Display activity)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7280 - You do not have authorization to read Program Builder ?

  The SAP error message R7280, which states "You do not have authorization to read Program Builder," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the Program Builder (transaction SE80) or related objects in the SAP system. This can occur when trying to access or modify programs, function modules, classes, or other development objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to access the Program Builder.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for development activities.
  Profile Issues: The user's authorization profile may not be correctly configured or may have been changed recently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has roles that include access to the Program Builder and related development objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_PROGRAM (Authorization for program execution)
  S_DEVELOP (Authorization for development activities)
  S_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try accessing the Program Builder again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the security guide for more details on the specific authorization objects required for development activities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to development tools in SAP.
  Security Roles: Understand how roles and profiles are structured in your organization’s SAP system to ensure proper access control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.