How To Fix W+552 - You are not authorized to display changes in catalog &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 552

• Message text: You are not authorized to display changes in catalog &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+552 - You are not authorized to display changes in catalog & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+552 You are not authorized to display changes in catalog &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user tries to display change documents (change history) for a catalog object but does not have the necessary authorization to view these changes. In SAP, displaying change documents is controlled by specific authorizations, and if the user lacks these, the system issues this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message typically occurs in transactions or reports where change documents for catalogs (such as classification catalogs, material catalogs, or other master data catalogs) are displayed.
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the catalog name or object identifier.
  SAP controls access to change documents via authorization objects, and if the user is missing the required authorization, the system prevents access to the change history.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization object controlling access to change documents for catalogs.
  Common authorization objects related to change documents include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance Authorization)
  S_CHA_DOC (Change Documents)
  S_CHA_OBJ (Change Document Objects)
  
  
  For catalogs, the relevant authorization object might be S_CHA_OBJ with the object class related to catalogs or classification.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  Work with your SAP Security/Authorization team to assign the necessary authorizations to the user role.
  For example, ensure the user has the appropriate activity (usually activity 03 = Display) for the relevant change document object.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  This will help pinpoint the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Test After Authorization Update:
  
  After updating the user role, test again to confirm that the user can now display the change documents without the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Change Documents in SAP:
  
  Change documents track changes made to master data or customizing settings. They are useful for audit and troubleshooting purposes.
  
  
  Catalogs in SAP:
  
  Catalogs can refer to classification catalogs, material catalogs, or other structured data sets. Access to their change history is sensitive and thus protected by authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  The error might appear in transactions like CL30N (Display Catalog), or other classification/catalog-related transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for notes related to authorization issues with change documents and catalogs.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Missing authorization to display change docs for catalogs.
  
  
  Solution
  Grant appropriate authorization (e.g., via S_CHA_OBJ) to the user. Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  Related Info
  Change documents track data changes; catalogs are protected objects; authorization objects like S_CHA_OBJ control access.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact authorization object or role to update, please provide the transaction code or catalog type you are working with.