How To Fix /SAPPO/MSG227 - You are not authorized to display the data for object &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/MSG -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the data for object &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG227 - You are not authorized to display the data for object &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG227 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display data for a specific object. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data that they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specified object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the specific object (e.g., a particular document or record) that the user is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and check the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the specific transaction or data access.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the production environment if changes are made in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the object you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPPO/MSG227.