How To Fix SADL_EXPOSURE091 - Privileged access is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_EXPOSURE - Errors During Exposure Compilation

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Privileged access is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE091 - Privileged access is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE091 indicates that there is an issue related to privileged access in the context of the SAP ABAP programming model, particularly when using the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or execute a function that requires elevated privileges, but the current user does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation does not have the required authorizations to access the data or execute the function.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific SADL operations.
  Security Settings: There may be security settings in place that restrict access to certain data or functions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the action that triggered the error.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check and identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, consider adjusting their role assignments. This may involve adding the necessary authorization objects to the user's roles.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are configured correctly and that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Review Security Policies:
  
  Check if there are any security policies or settings that might be restricting access to the required data or functions. This could include settings in the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) module if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to SADL and authorization management to understand the specific requirements for the operations being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the operation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to SADL.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) for role management and SU01 (User Maintenance) for user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SADL_EXPOSURE091 error effectively.