How To Fix SMI_GENERAL141 - You do not have display authorization for SMI_AUTH

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: You do not have display authorization for SMI_AUTH

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL141 - You do not have display authorization for SMI_AUTH ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL141 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for the object SMI_AUTH. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Security Management Interface (SMI) or when accessing certain reports or transactions that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to view or access certain data or transactions related to the SMI. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Role: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object SMI_AUTH may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for SMI_AUTH is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required role, you may need to assign it. If the role exists but does not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the SMI and any related transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the conditions under which access is granted.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security guidelines for more detailed information on managing authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SMI_GENERAL141 error message.