How To Fix VMP_MSG303 - You are not authorized to access table information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 303

• Message text: You are not authorized to access table information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG303 - You are not authorized to access table information ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VMP_MSG303 You are not authorized to access table information
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or display the table information in SAP. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or permissions to view or manipulate the table data or metadata.
  In many cases, this happens when a user tries to access table information via transactions or programs that require specific authorizations, such as:
  
  Authorization to display or change table contents (e.g., via SE16, SE16N, or custom programs).
  Authorization to access certain data related to the table.
  Authorization to access the table's metadata or dictionary information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization object(s) related to table access. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance: Authorization for Table Access)
  S_TABU_NAM (Table Maintenance: Authorization for Table Names)
  S_TABU_LIN (Table Maintenance: Authorization for Table Lines)
  
  
  Verify if the user has the required authorizations for the specific table or table group.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorizations:
  
  If missing, add the necessary authorizations to the user's role/profile.
  For example, to allow display access to a table, the user needs S_TABU_DIS with the appropriate activity (usually activity 03 = Display) and the table name or table group.
  
  
  
  Use SU53 to Analyze Authorization Check Failures:
  
  Have the user execute transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs.
  This will show the last failed authorization check, helping to pinpoint the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Check Table Access via Transaction SE16/SE16N:
  
  If the user is trying to access the table via SE16 or SE16N, ensure they have the necessary authorizations for these transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, forward the SU53 output and error details to your SAP security or Basis team for correction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS – Controls display/change/delete access to tables.
  S_TABU_NAM – Controls access to specific table names.
  S_TABU_LIN – Controls line-level access in table maintenance.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SE16 / SE16N – Data Browser/Table Display.
  SE11 – Data Dictionary (may require additional authorizations).
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your organization's security policies when granting authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations; restrict access to only necessary tables and activities.
  If the error occurs in a custom program, check the authorization checks implemented in the code.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VMP_MSG303 You are not authorized to access table information is caused by missing authorizations to access the table. The solution is to identify the missing authorization using SU53 and grant the appropriate authorization objects (like S_TABU_DIS) with the required activities for the specific table or table group.