How To Fix /SOMO/MAMSG013 - No authority to view value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/MAMSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authority to view value help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/MAMSG013 - No authority to view value help ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/MAMSG013 No authority to view value help typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain value help (or dropdown) options in a specific SAP application or module. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to select values from a list or when accessing certain functionalities that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the value help functionality.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or application.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain value help options based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the required value help.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that might be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to the application in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SOMO/MAMSG013 No authority to view value help error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.