How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_UPGRAD018 - No authorization to display informaion. Please check documentation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_UPGRAD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization to display informaion. Please check documentation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_UPGRAD018 - No authorization to display informaion. Please check documentation ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_UPGRAD018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display certain information related to the upgrade process in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during system upgrades or when accessing specific transaction codes or reports that require elevated permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow access to the upgrade-related information.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been updated to reflect the necessary authorizations after a system upgrade or change.
  
  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 and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for upgrade-related activities.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you can add them to the user’s role in PFCG. Common authorization objects related to upgrades include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_APPL_LOG (Application Log)
  
  
  Make sure to include the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you make changes to roles or authorizations, ensure that these changes are transported to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to production) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Notes related to the specific upgrade process you are performing. This can provide additional insights into required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on required authorizations for the upgrade process.
  Upgrade Guides: Review the official SAP upgrade guides for your specific version, as they often include information on required roles and authorizations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_UPGRAD018.