How To Fix TN044 - Only display functions are available

TN044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Only display functions are available

What causes this issue?

You are logged on to the system as user SAP* or in a client that is not
000.

System Response

You can use only display functions in the Support Package Manager
(Transaction SPAM), for example, <LS>Status</> or <LS>Log</>.

How to fix this error?

Log on as a user that is not SAP* and in client 000 to use all
functions of the Support Package Manager.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN044 - Only display functions are available ?

  The SAP error message TN044, which states "Only display functions are available," typically occurs in the context of transaction codes or functions that are intended for display purposes only. This message indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform any actions other than viewing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorizations to execute certain functions or transactions. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to access may be designed only for display purposes. For example, some reports or data views are intentionally set up to prevent changes to the underlying data.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may be configured to restrict certain actions based on specific criteria, such as user roles or system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles