How To Fix XT303 - User &4 has no authorization to read versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 303

• Message text: User &4 has no authorization to read versions

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to read version information from the system &V2&.
This was done with user &V4&. However this user does not have the
authorization to read repository objects in the system &V2&.
System: <LS>&V2&</>
Function: <LS>&V3&</>
Error: <LS>USER_ACCESS_DENIED</>

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Use an user with the authorization for displaying repository objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can enable all users to make remote comparisons with the system
&V2& by changing the authorization profile S_A.TMSADM of the user
TMSADM. Add the authorization S_TMSADM_SHO to this profile. There will
then be no user-specific authorization check. Also see the
documentation on ABAP version management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT303 - User &4 has no authorization to read versions ?

  The SAP error message XT303 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read versions in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve version management, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. Specifically, the user is trying to access a version of a document, report, or data that they do not have permission to view. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for version management.
  Version-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain versions that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XT303 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for version management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to version management, such as S_TABU_DIS (for table access) or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to version management include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  S_DATA: Data access authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization checks
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the XT303 error message.