How To Fix VERT_TOOLS018 - Authorization for S_DEVELOP missing. Switching to display mode.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VERT_TOOLS - Verticalization: Tools

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Authorization for S_DEVELOP missing. Switching to display mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VERT_TOOLS018 - Authorization for S_DEVELOP missing. Switching to display mode. ?

  The SAP error message VERT_TOOLS018 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization for the object S_DEVELOP when trying to perform a certain action in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access development tools or perform development-related activities without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of authorization for the S_DEVELOP object, which is related to development activities in SAP. This can happen if:
  
  The user is not assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  The user’s profile has been modified, and the necessary authorizations have been removed.
  The user is trying to access a transaction or tool that requires development permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for S_DEVELOP.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign a role that includes the S_DEVELOP authorization.
  You can do this by using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorization was missing and help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  S_DEVELOP: This authorization object is used to control access to development-related activities in SAP, such as creating or modifying programs, function modules, and other development objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access the necessary development tools without being switched to display mode.