How To Fix S&034 - Error checking the standard authorization to display data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Error checking the standard authorization to display data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&034 - Error checking the standard authorization to display data ?

  The SAP error message S&034, which states "Error checking the standard authorization to display data," typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization checks for the user trying to access certain data or transactions in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons related to user roles, authorizations, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specific data or transaction.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient access rights.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly defined or assigned in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects and values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that are required for the transaction or data access. Ensure that they are correctly configured and assigned to the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s 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 transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data access that is causing the error. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S&034 error message in SAP.