How To Fix RECAAP181 - You are not authorized to display master data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: You are not authorized to display master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAP181 - You are not authorized to display master data. ?

  The SAP error message RECAAP181, which states "You are not authorized to display master data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the master data in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, including SAP Real Estate Management (RE).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific master data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include permissions for viewing master data.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for displaying master data. Common authorization objects for master data access in SAP RE include RE_AUTH and others specific to the module.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks 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 authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transactions and authorization objects for accessing the master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization requirements related to the master data in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in your version of SAP.
  Security Team: If you are not an administrator, you may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance in resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RECAAP181 error message.