How To Fix RSPLS501 - You only have display authorization

RSPLS501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: You only have display authorization

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RSPLS501 - Details

• The SAP error message RSPLS501, which states "You only have display authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires more than just display permissions. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when users try to execute queries, reports, or data manipulation tasks without the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action. This could be due to:
  
  Insufficient Role Assignment: The user has been assigned a role that only allows for display access but not for editing or executing certain functions.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the specific action are not included in the user’s profile.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS501 error,