How To Fix WS_TOOL009 - You are not authorized to display this

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to display this

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL009 - You are not authorized to display this ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL009: You are not authorized to display this
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to display or access a particular object, transaction, or tool in SAP but lacks the necessary authorization. The system checks the user's roles and authorizations against the required permissions for the action, and if the user does not have the required authorization objects or values, this error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorization:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the transaction or tool you are trying to access.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last failed authorization check. This will show which authorization object and field values are missing or insufficient.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the roles contain the necessary authorization objects and values required for the transaction or tool.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing required authorizations, update the roles to include the necessary authorization objects and values.
  After updating roles, regenerate and assign the roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After role adjustment, have the user log off and log back in, then try accessing the transaction/tool again.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, raise a request with your SAP security team or BASIS team to review and update the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU53: Displays the last authorization check failure for the current user.
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  Authorization Objects: Specific to the transaction or tool being accessed; for example, for Web Dynpro tools or SAP GUI transactions.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to authorization issues for specific components or tools.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WS_TOOL009 means the user lacks authorization to display the requested object.
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations.
  Update roles in PFCG to grant necessary permissions.
  Coordinate with SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or tool you are trying to access, I can help identify the specific authorization objects involved.