How To Fix /SOMO/MAMSG015 - Missing authorization to read data from &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/MAMSG -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Missing authorization to read data from &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/MAMSG015 - Missing authorization to read data from &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/MAMSG015 Missing authorization to read data from &1 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access specific data or objects in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of mobile applications or when using the SAP Mobile Platform (SMP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  Data Access Restrictions: The user might be restricted from accessing certain data based on organizational rules or data access policies.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that provide access to the required data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the mobile application or the backend system that prevent proper authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  If you identify a missing authorization object, you may need to add it to the user's role.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  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 to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the criteria for access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SOMO/MAMSG015 Missing authorization to read data from &1.