How To Fix SDMSK_UI207 - No authorization to display mask entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMSK_UI - Data Masking: UI

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No authorization to display mask entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMSK_UI207 - No authorization to display mask entries ?

  The SAP error message "SDMSK_UI207 No authorization to display mask entries" typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain data or functionalities within the SAP system, specifically related to the SDMSK (Sales and Distribution Mask) UI.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific transaction or data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the SDMSK UI.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the SDMSK UI.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the SDMSK UI. This may involve checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  Common authorization objects related to Sales and Distribution (SD) might include V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to the SDMSK UI and authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the SDMSK UI and authorization problems.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not an administrator, it may be necessary to contact your SAP security team or BASIS team for assistance in resolving authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the "SDMSK_UI207 No authorization to display mask entries" error.