How To Fix SXMSF191 - You are not authorized to display the message payload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the message payload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF191 - You are not authorized to display the message payload ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF191, which states "You are not authorized to display the message payload," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when a user attempts to access the payload of a message in the message monitoring tools but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the message payload. In SAP, access to certain functionalities and data is controlled through roles and authorizations. If a user does not have the appropriate role or authorization object assigned, they will encounter this error when trying to view message details.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  The user may need to be assigned specific roles that include the necessary authorizations to view message payloads. Common roles that might include these authorizations are related to SAP PI/XI monitoring or administration.
  The authorization object that is typically relevant for this scenario is S_XI_MONI (for monitoring) or S_XI_PAYLOAD (for payload access). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to change user roles or authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team or administrator to grant the necessary access.
  
  
  Testing: After the roles have been updated, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the message payload again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SXMB_MONI: For monitoring messages in SAP PI/XI.
  SXMB_IFR: For accessing the Integration Repository.
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_XI_MONI: Authorization for monitoring messages.
  S_XI_PAYLOAD: Authorization for accessing message payloads.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on roles and authorizations related to SAP PI/XI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SXMSF191 error and allow the user to access the message payload as needed.