How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE768 - Authorization to display is available, but not to change (See SU53)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Authorization to display is available, but not to change (See SU53)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE768 - Authorization to display is available, but not to change (See SU53) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE768 indicates that a user has the authorization to display certain data but does not have the necessary permissions to change it. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to do.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects or roles that allow them to perform change operations on the specific data or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain authorization objects may have specific field values that restrict access to change operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SU53: The first step is to use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction displays the last authorization check that failed and provides details about which authorization objects were missing. This information is crucial for troubleshooting.
  
  
  Review User Roles: 
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Check if the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the action being performed.
  If not, you may need to add the required authorization objects or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary administrative rights:
  
  Adjust the authorizations in the relevant roles to include the missing permissions.
  Ensure that the user has the correct authorizations for both display and change operations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details from the SU53 report to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transactions or data. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the application area.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding role management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs or change logs to see if there have been any recent changes to roles or authorizations that might have affected the user's permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to allow the user to perform the required changes.