How To Fix TB116 - No display authorization for transaction SM30

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No display authorization for transaction SM30

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB116 - No display authorization for transaction SM30 ?

  The SAP error message TB116 "No display authorization for transaction SM30" indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display or access the transaction SM30, which is used for maintaining table views in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for transaction SM30.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access the transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to SM30.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for SM30.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects, such as S_TCODE (Transaction Code) for SM30, and any other relevant objects that control access to the specific tables or views.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Ensure that the user has the authorization object S_TABU_DIS (Table Display Authorization) with the appropriate values for the tables they need to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test access to transaction SM30 again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM30: This transaction is used to maintain table views in SAP. It allows users to view and edit entries in custom and standard tables.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the access level.
  SAP Security: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for managing user access effectively. Regular audits of user roles can help prevent unauthorized access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TB116 error and gain access to transaction SM30.