How To Fix VP260 - Authorization for displaying table & only (authoriz. grp &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Authorization for displaying table & only (authoriz. grp &)

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization for maintaining object S_TABU_DIS and
the authorization group relevant for the table (maintained in table
TDDAT).

System Response

No authorization for maintaining

How to fix this error?

Enter the authorization for the object and the group in the user master
record, if the user is to be authorized.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP260 - Authorization for displaying table & only (authoriz. grp &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VP260:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP260
  Text: Authorization for displaying table & only (authoriz. grp &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VP260 occurs when a user tries to display or access a table or data in SAP for which they do not have the required authorization. Specifically, the user is missing the authorization to display the table or data restricted by an authorization group.
  
  The message indicates that the user is only authorized to display the table for a certain authorization group (authorization group &), but the requested data/table belongs to a different or unauthorized group.
  Authorization groups are used in SAP to restrict access to certain tables or data objects. If the user’s role does not include the authorization group required for the table, access is denied.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses authorization objects to control access to tables and data.
  For tables protected by authorization groups, the authorization object S_TABU_DIS is relevant.
  The authorization object S_TABU_DIS has fields:
  
  DICBERCLS (Authorization group)
  ACTVT (Activity, e.g., display, change)
  
  
  If the user’s role does not include the authorization group of the table in S_TABU_DIS with the required activity (e.g., display = 03), the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Authorization Group of the Table:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the authorization group of the table.
  Enter the table name and check the field Authorization Group on the table’s technical settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use ST01 (trace) or SUIM to analyze user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Update User Role:
  
  Add the missing authorization group to the user’s role(s) in the authorization object S_TABU_DIS with the required activity (usually display = 03).
  This is done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the role.
  Go to the Authorizations tab.
  Edit the authorization object S_TABU_DIS.
  Add the required authorization group(s).
  Generate and assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  If Authorization Group is Blank:
  
  Some tables have no authorization group assigned (blank).
  If the user has authorization for blank authorization group, they can access those tables.
  If the table has an authorization group, the user must have that group authorized.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  After updating roles, transport the changes to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object: S_TABU_DIS (Table Authorization)
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11 – Data Dictionary (to check table authorization group)
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SUIM – User information system (to analyze authorizations)
  ST01 – Authorization trace
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide additional fixes or clarifications for authorization issues.
  Common Activities:
  
  03 = Display
  02 = Change
  01 = Create
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization for the table’s authorization group.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the required authorization group to the user’s role in S_TABU_DIS with display activity.
  
  
  Check
  Use SE11 to find authorization group, SU53 to check failed authorization, PFCG to update roles.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or role maintenance, feel free to ask!