How To Fix S_LRM_UI023 - You are not authorized to display policy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not authorized to display policy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI023 - You are not authorized to display policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI023, which states "You are not authorized to display policy &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view a specific policy in the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization checks that are part of the SAP security model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the policy in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Policy Restrictions: The policy itself may have restrictions that limit access based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for policy display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for displaying the policy. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Common authorization objects related to policy management might include S_LRM_POLICY or similar.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to 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 ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the policy again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that users have the minimum necessary authorizations to perform their job functions, following the principle of least privilege.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message S_LRM_UI023.