How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY022 - Display incomplete due to partially missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Display incomplete due to partially missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY022 - Display incomplete due to partially missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY022 indicates that a user is experiencing issues with authorization, specifically that the display of certain data or transactions is incomplete due to missing authorizations. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to view all the data or perform the action they are attempting.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to specific transactions or data are not properly assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data set.
  Security Policies: Organizational security policies may restrict access to certain data based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECURITY_POLICY022 error, 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 and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Assigned Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or data the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Security Best Practices: Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SECURITY_POLICY022 error message in SAP.