How To Fix SPPF_VIEW020 - You do not have the necessary authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_VIEW - PPF: PPF User Interface Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You do not have the necessary authorization

What causes this issue?

You do not have the necessary authorization.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The authorization for the transaction SPPFC must be available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_VIEW020 - You do not have the necessary authorization ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_VIEW020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific view or transaction in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access data for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or view they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that are part of the user’s role, preventing access to certain data or functions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required views or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or view.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects in the user’s roles to ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or view in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific views or transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.