How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL316 - No authorization to display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No authorization to display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL316 - No authorization to display ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL316 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display certain information or perform a specific action within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of transaction codes or reports where user permissions are restricted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific transaction or report.
  Role Assignment: The user’s assigned roles do not include the necessary permissions to view the data or execute the transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes or plants, that prevent the user from accessing certain data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  Testing: After changes are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or report that is causing the error. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements for access.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for users to request additional access when needed, ensuring that it is documented and approved.
  Conduct periodic audits of user access to maintain security and compliance within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TEM_MESSAGES_AL316 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.