How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY266 - You do not have authorization for the view '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 266

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the view '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY266 - You do not have authorization for the view '&1' ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY266 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific view or activity in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a configuration or customization activity in the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific IMG activity or view.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the IMG activity may not be properly configured or may not include the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required IMG activities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Look for the specific authorization object related to the IMG activity (e.g., S_CUS_IMG).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to IMG activities include S_CUS_IMG (for customizing activities) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY266.