How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY018 - You are not authorized to display security policies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to display security policies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY018 - You are not authorized to display security policies ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY018 indicates that a user is not authorized to display security policies in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access security policy information without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role or profile that is currently assigned to the user. In SAP, security policies are sensitive information, and access to them is restricted to certain roles or users who have been granted specific authorizations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to security policies.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for roles that include authorization objects related to security policies, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or any custom roles that may have been created for security policy access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user's roles. For example, you may need to check for the following:
  
  S_SEC_POLICY - This object controls access to security policies.
  Other related authorization objects that may be relevant to the specific security policies being accessed.
  
  
  
  
  
  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 Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and security policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to security policies and authorizations.
  Training: Consider training for users and administrators on SAP security and authorization management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SECURITY_POLICY018 error and grant the necessary access to the user.