How To Fix SR196 - No authorization to read own installation number

SR196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No authorization to read own installation number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR196 - No authorization to read own installation number ?

  The SAP error message SR196 "No authorization to read own installation number" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view their own installation number but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to access system information or during certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the necessary permissions to read the installation number, which is a critical piece of information for system identification and licensing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's assigned roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations related to the installation number. This typically involves checking for authorization