How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION002 - No display authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No display authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION002 - No display authorization (authorization object S_ILM_RWCF) ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a specific view in the SAP system. This is related to the authorization object S_ILM_RWCF, which is used to control access to certain functionalities within the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) framework.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to access a view or transaction that requires specific authorizations, but their user profile does not include the necessary permissions. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations that have not been updated or assigned correctly.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain views based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check.