How To Fix VR004 - You do not have authorization to display Customizing for list displays

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display Customizing for list displays

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR004 - You do not have authorization to display Customizing for list displays ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR004 - You do not have authorization to display Customizing for list displays
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or display the Customizing settings for list displays in SAP. Specifically, the user is missing the required authorization object(s) that control access to the configuration or customizing transactions related to list displays.
  In SAP, Customizing (IMG) activities are protected by authorization objects to ensure only authorized personnel can change or view configuration settings. The error VR004 indicates that the user tried to access a customizing node or transaction related to list displays but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization object(s) controlling access to the customizing activity for list displays.
  Common authorization objects related to customizing include:
  
  S_CTS_ADMI (Transport Organizer)
  S_TABU_NAM (Table Authorization by Table Name)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_IMG_ACTIVITY (IMG Activity Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  The key authorization object for IMG activities is S_IMG_ACTIVITY.
  The user needs authorization for the specific IMG activity related to list displays.
  The IMG activity can be found by checking the customizing path or transaction the user is trying to access.
  Example: If the user is trying to access a customizing node under SPRO related to list displays, find the IMG activity code and assign it to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Role:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to assign or create a role that includes the necessary IMG activities.
  Add the required authorization objects and values.
  Assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Authorization:
  
  If the user is accessing a specific transaction (e.g., SPRO or a custom transaction), ensure the user has authorization for that transaction (S_TCODE).
  
  
  
  Check Table Authorizations:
  
  If the customizing involves viewing or editing certain tables, ensure the user has read (or display) authorization for those tables via S_TABU_NAM.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SPRO: Used to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide) for customizing.
  Authorization Object S_IMG_ACTIVITY: Controls access to IMG activities.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction ST01 or SU53 after the error occurs to identify missing authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to authorization issues for specific modules or customizing activities.
  Security Team: Coordinate with your SAP security team to update roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing authorization to display customizing for list displays.
  Solution: Grant the user the required IMG activity authorization (S_IMG_ACTIVITY) and transaction authorization (S_TCODE) related to list display customizing.
  Check: Use SU53 or ST01 to identify missing authorizations and update roles accordingly.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or customizing path you are trying to access, I can help identify the specific IMG activity or authorization object needed.