How To Fix S#262 - You are not authorized to display roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: You are not authorized to display roles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#262 - You are not authorized to display roles ?

  The SAP error message S#262, which states "You are not authorized to display roles," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the roles assigned to them or to other users in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access transaction codes related to user management or role assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects to view roles. This is often due to missing or incorrectly configured roles or profiles in the user's authorization settings.
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may have restrictions that prevent them from viewing certain information.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to access role-related transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the authorization objects related to user management, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or S_USER_AGR.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. They can review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to user roles and profiles. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for user profiles.
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization for user roles.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.