How To Fix /SOMO/BPMON004 - Authorization to read from PTAB missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/BPMON -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Authorization to read from PTAB missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON004 - Authorization to read from PTAB missing ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON004 Authorization to read from PTAB missing typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the PTAB (Process Table) in the context of SAP Business Process Monitoring (BPM). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when users are trying to monitor or analyze business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the PTAB.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the PTAB.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization:
  
  The specific authorization object that may be required is S_TABU_DIS (Authorization for Table Access). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  You may also need to check for other relevant authorization objects related to BPM, such as S_BPM_MON or similar.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Business Process Monitoring and authorization management to understand the required roles and authorizations better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /SOMO/BPMON004 error message.