How To Fix RJ058 - Missing authorization for display of table content (S_TABU_DIS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Missing authorization for display of table content (S_TABU_DIS)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ058 - Missing authorization for display of table content (S_TABU_DIS) ?

  The SAP error message RJ058 indicates that a user is attempting to display the content of a table but lacks the necessary authorization. This is related to the authorization object S_TABU_DIS, which controls access to table data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization to display the content of the specified table.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary permissions for the S_TABU_DIS object.
  The user may be trying to access a table that is restricted due to security policies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Check the authorization profiles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Look for the S_TABU_DIS authorization object in the user’s profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s authorization profile to include the required access to the S_TABU_DIS object.
  You may need to add the specific table name to the authorization object or grant broader access depending on your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_TABU_DIS: This object is used to control access to the display of table contents. It includes fields such as:
  
  DICBERCLS: Authorization group for the table.
  TABNAME: Name of the table.
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., display).
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and profiles)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user authorizations to ensure they align with their job functions.
  Implement a least-privilege access model to minimize security risks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RJ058 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the required table data.