How To Fix WAF010 - You are not authorized to display data

WAF010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAF - Wireless Application Framework

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You are not authorized to display data

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAF010 - You are not authorized to display data ?

  The SAP error message WAF010, which states "You are not authorized to display data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or transaction they are trying to view. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of workflows, reports, or data displays.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the data may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  User Role Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data itself, such as company codes, plants, or other organizational units that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code