How To Fix WE053 - No display authorization for requested data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No display authorization for requested data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE053 - No display authorization for requested data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE053: No display authorization for requested data:
  
  Error Message
  WE053: No display authorization for requested data
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to display or process IDoc data (Intermediate Document) but does not have the necessary authorization to view the content. SAP uses authorization objects to control access to IDoc data, and if the user lacks the required authorization, the system prevents display and raises this error.
  Specifically, the error is related to missing or insufficient authorizations for the following:
  
  Authorization object S_IDOC (IDoc processing)
  Authorization object S_IDOC_DATA (IDoc data display)
  Authorization object S_IDOC_TYPE (IDoc type access)
  
  The user might be authorized to process IDocs in general but not to display certain IDoc types or segments.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization checks when the user tries to display the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations for the following objects:
  
  S_IDOC: This controls general IDoc processing authorizations.
  
  Fields: ACTVT (Activity, e.g., 03 = Display), OBJCT (Object, e.g., IDOC)
  
  
  S_IDOC_DATA: Controls access to IDoc data.
  
  Fields: ACTVT (Activity), SEGMENT (IDoc segment)
  
  
  S_IDOC_TYPE: Controls access to specific IDoc types.
  
  Fields: ACTVT, IDOCTYP (IDoc type)
  
  
  
  
  Typically, for display, the user needs ACTVT = 03 (Display).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Profiles:
  
  Update the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  If you are unsure which IDoc types or segments the user needs access to, you can temporarily grant broader access for testing, then restrict as needed.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Type and Segment:
  
  Identify the IDoc type and segments involved in the error.
  Make sure the user has authorization for those specific types and segments.
  
  
  
  Test After Changes:
  
  After updating authorizations, have the user try to display the IDoc again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction WE02 / WE05: Used to display IDocs. Authorization errors here often relate to missing S_IDOC authorizations.
  Authorization Object Documentation:
  
  S_IDOC: Controls general IDoc processing activities.
  S_IDOC_DATA: Controls access to IDoc segments.
  S_IDOC_TYPE: Controls access to IDoc types.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Help:
  
  SAP Note 0000000 (example) might provide additional guidance on IDoc authorization issues.
  
  
  Common Activities:
  
  ACTVT = 03 (Display)
  ACTVT = 16 (Execute)
  ACTVT = 02 (Change)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to display IDoc data.
  
  
  Solution
  Grant appropriate authorizations (S_IDOC, S_IDOC_DATA, S_IDOC_TYPE) with ACTVT=03.
  
  
  Check Tools
  SU53, ST01, PFCG, WE02/WE05
  
  
  Related Info
  IDoc processing and display authorization objects.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific authorization roles or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!