How To Fix VK20014 - No authorization to display data

VK20014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization to display data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK20014 - No authorization to display data ?

  The SAP error message VK20014, which states "No authorization to display data," typically occurs when a user attempts to access data or perform actions in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), where users may need specific permissions to view certain data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view the data they are trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the data may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes, sales areas, or other criteria that limit data visibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01