How To Fix SV766 - Restricted display of datasets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Restricted display of datasets

What causes this issue?

There is a line-related authorization for this maintenance object

System Response

Depending on your authorization, it is possible that not all available
data records are displayed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit data records but do not have the relevant
authorization or cannot display the necessary data records, you must
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Authorizations at line level are maintained using the authorization
object S_TABU_LIN.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV766 - Restricted display of datasets ?

  The SAP error message SV766, which indicates "Restricted display of datasets," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display data that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This is a security feature in SAP to ensure that sensitive data is only accessible to users with the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to view the specific dataset or transaction.
  Data Privacy Regulations: Certain datasets may be restricted due to compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to allow access to the required datasets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the dataset or transaction you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, adjust the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the rights, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding data access and authorization management to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Audit Logs:
  
  Check audit logs for any additional information regarding access attempts and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the datasets in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.