How To Fix SDS_COMMON059 - Not authorized to read configuration data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDS_COMMON -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Not authorized to read configuration data

What causes this issue?

User is not authorized to read the configuration data.

System Response

Operation continues, but no data is read (i.e. the configuration screens
remain empty, though data might exist).

How to fix this error?

Assign the adequate role to your user:
SAP_BC_SDS_CONF_DISPLAY: Display the configuration data
SAP_BC_SDS_CONF_ADMIN: Display and change (incl. create and
delete) the configuration data

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDS_COMMON059 - Not authorized to read configuration data ?

  The SAP error message SDS_COMMON059: Not authorized to read configuration data typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access specific configuration data within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the configuration data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on organizational policies or data security settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include access to the configuration data are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to request additional roles or authorizations from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or team. Provide them with the error message and context to help them understand the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction or access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for accessing configuration data. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SDS_COMMON059 error in your SAP system.