How To Fix SV767 - Restricted selection of logon client/system datasets

SV767 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Restricted selection of logon client/system datasets

What causes this issue?

There is a line-related authorization for this maintenance object in
the logon client.

System Response

Depending on your authorization, it is possible that not all available
data records of the logon client or system are selected and taken into
account for comparison.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit data records but you do not have the 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.

SV767 - Details

• The SAP error message SV767, which states "Restricted selection of logon client/system datasets," typically occurs when there are restrictions on the datasets that can be accessed based on the client or system settings. This error is often related to authorization issues or configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain datasets or clients. This can happen if the user roles do not include the required permissions.
  Client-Specific Settings: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain clients or datasets based on specific criteria, such as user roles or system settings.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the SAP system that limit access to certain datasets for specific users or groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required datasets. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01