How To Fix TB106 - No maintenance authorization for Table & (Display only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for Table & (Display only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB106 - No maintenance authorization for Table & (Display only) ?

  The SAP error message TB106 "No maintenance authorization for Table & (Display only)" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a table in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to view or edit specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain or modify the specified table.
  Display-Only Access: The table is set to be display-only for certain users or roles, meaning they can view the data but cannot make changes.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific table or transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the table in question.
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization object that controls access to the table. This is often related to the S_TABU_DIS (Table Display) and S_TABU_CLI (Table Change) authorization objects. You can check the authorization objects in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the user or their manager should request additional access from the SAP security team or system administrator.
  
  
  Review Table Settings: If the table is intended to be display-only for certain users, confirm that this setting is appropriate and aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for Table Display
  S_TABU_CLI: Authorization for Table Change
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TB106 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required tables.