How To Fix SCBO_AUTHORIZATION003 - You're not authorized to display &1 instance.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_AUTHORIZATION - Authorization Errors for Custom Business Object Instances

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You're not authorized to display &1 instance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_AUTHORIZATION003 - You're not authorized to display &1 instance. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_AUTHORIZATION003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific instance of an object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or similar SAP applications where user permissions are critical for accessing data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization rights assigned to the user for the specific object or instance they are trying to access. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to some objects but not to the specific instance they are trying to view.
  Changes in User Roles: If user roles or authorizations were recently modified, it may have resulted in the user losing access to certain instances.
  Incorrect User Group Membership: The user may not belong to the correct user group that has the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCBO_AUTHORIZATION003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the specific instance.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the object type and instance in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the authorizations are correctly defined in the role profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test access to the specific instance again to confirm that the authorization issue has been addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check) can be used to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and role management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business needs and security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SCBO_AUTHORIZATION003 error.