How To Fix SDMSK_UI203 - No authorization to display client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMSK_UI - Data Masking: UI

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No authorization to display client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMSK_UI203 - No authorization to display client ?

  The SAP error message "SDMSK_UI203 No authorization to display client" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or display the specified client in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), and is often related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user account does not have the required authorizations assigned to view or access the client data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Client-Specific Settings: The client may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way the user is set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the client in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to client access include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the "SDMSK_UI203 No authorization to display client" error.