How To Fix UMB822 - You are not authorized to display or change a structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 822

• Message text: You are not authorized to display or change a structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB822 - You are not authorized to display or change a structure ?

  The SAP error message UMB822 ("You are not authorized to display or change a structure") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify a specific structure in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access data dictionary objects, structures, or tables.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization objects to display or change the structure. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The structure in question may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the structure is part of a transport request, there may be restrictions based on the transport layer settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects (e.g., S_DIC, S_DIC_ADM, etc.) for accessing structures.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Check for Object-Specific Restrictions:
  
  Ensure that there are no specific restrictions on the structure itself that would prevent access. This can be checked in the data dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  If the structure is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport layer settings allow the user to access it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to data dictionary access include:
  
  S_DIC: Authorization for Dictionary Objects
  S_DIC_ADM: Authorization for Dictionary Administration
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view structures)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user roles)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to modify roles)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMB822 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.