How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW009 - Due to a lack of authorization 'Administrate' is for display only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Due to a lack of authorization 'Administrate' is for display only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW009 - Due to a lack of authorization 'Administrate' is for display only ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW009 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) but lacks the necessary authorization to execute that action. Specifically, the message states that the user has display-only access due to insufficient authorization for the 'Administrate' function.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object to perform administrative tasks in LSMW. This can happen if:
  
  The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The user is trying to access a function that requires higher privileges than those granted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for LSMW.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for LSMW is S_LSMW. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  The specific field to check is the ACTVT (Activity) field, which should include the necessary activities (like 01 for Create, 02 for Change, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for LSMW and authorization management for best practices and detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPDMC/LSMW009 error message.