How To Fix /SDF/SMON054 - No authority to read data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/SMON -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No authority to read data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/SMON054 - No authority to read data ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/SMON054 No authority to read data typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA applications, particularly when dealing with the Smart Data Integration (SDI) or Smart Data Access (SDA) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account attempting to access the data does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific data objects or transactions.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data access level, such as organizational levels or data privacy settings that prevent the user from reading the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role assignments or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform and what data they can access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SDF/SMON054 No authority to read data error in your SAP system.