How To Fix TB018 - Selection is restricted due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Selection is restricted due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB018 - Selection is restricted due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message TB018, which states "Selection is restricted due to missing authorizations," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP FI, CO, MM, and SD.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are necessary for the specific transaction or report.
  Role Changes: If a user's roles have been changed or removed, they may lose access to certain functionalities.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: Some authorizations are restricted based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant, etc.), and the user may not have access to the relevant organizational units.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  If roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TB018 error effectively.