How To Fix XW167 - No authorization to maintain view definition

XW167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No authorization to maintain view definition

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to maintain view definitions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator. The authorization object is
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW167 - No authorization to maintain view definition ?

  The SAP error message XW167: No authorization to maintain view definition typically occurs when a user attempts to create, modify, or delete a view in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform these actions. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to various functionalities within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile that is currently assigned to the user. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions for the following authorization objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: This authorization object controls access to table maintenance and view definitions.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to transaction codes, which may include the transaction used to maintain views.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following 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.
  
  
  
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