How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE762 - Authorization for display is available, but not for changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Authorization for display is available, but not for changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE762 - Authorization for display is available, but not for changes ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE762 indicates that a user has the authorization to display certain data but does not have the necessary permissions to make changes to that data. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization roles and profiles are strictly enforced to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects for making changes to the specific data or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user might have a profile that allows display access but restricts change access.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions that prevent changes even if the user has general change permissions.
  Transaction-Specific Settings: Some transactions may have additional settings that limit the ability to change data based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for change access.
  Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data being accessed. Common objects include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_DATASET (File Access)
  S_TABU_DIS (Table Display)
  S_TABU_CLI (Table Change)
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction shows the last authorization check that failed for the user.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction ST01 to perform an authorization trace to see which specific authorizations are being checked and which are failing.
  Role Maintenance: Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and profiles in SAP.
  Security Policies: Ensure that any changes made to user roles comply with your organization’s security policies and procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.