How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY005 - Error when accessing table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECURITY_POLICY - Error Messages: Configuration of Security Policies

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error when accessing table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY005 - Error when accessing table &1 ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY005 typically indicates that there is a security policy violation when trying to access a specific table in the SAP system. This error is often related to the authorization checks that are in place to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the table does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to them. This could be due to missing authorizations for the specific table or the actions they are trying to perform (e.g., read, write).
  Security Policies: The system may have security policies configured that restrict access to certain tables based on user roles or other criteria.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked for maintenance or other reasons, preventing access.
  Custom Security Settings: Custom security settings or enhancements may have been implemented that restrict access to certain tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  
  
  
  Review Security Policies:
  
  Check the security policies configured in the system. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team to understand any specific restrictions that are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-wide settings or configurations that might be affecting access to the table.
  
  
  
  Table Locking:
  
  If the table is locked, you may need to wait until the lock is released or consult with the relevant team to understand the reason for the lock.
  
  
  
  Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are custom security enhancements, review them to ensure they are not overly restrictive.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific table.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.