How To Fix SDS_COMMON059 - Not authorized to read configuration data

SDS_COMMON059 - Overview

• 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.

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• 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