How To Fix S_LRM_UI021 - You are not authorized to display policies for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_LRM_UI - Information Retention Manager - Messages on WD UI

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to display policies for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI021 - You are not authorized to display policies for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI021, which states "You are not authorized to display policies for object &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified policies related to a particular object in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to view policies for the specified object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object in question may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the policies. Common authorization objects related to policy display might include:
  
  S_RFC: Remote Function Call
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Codes
  S_LRM_POLICY: Specific to policy management
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions to modify user roles.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test to see if the user can now access the policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), or SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the S_LRM_UI021 error message.