How To Fix UMB196 - You are not authorized to display the element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 196

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the element

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB196 - You are not authorized to display the element ?

  The SAP error message UMB196, which states "You are not authorized to display the element," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific object or element within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view a report, transaction, or data element.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific element or transaction.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action the user is trying to perform. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Transaction SU53: After encountering the error, the user can execute transaction SU53 to display the last authorization check. This can provide insights into which specific authorization was missing.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to the specific transaction or data element you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the UMB196 error message.