How To Fix XW168 - No authorization to display view definition

XW168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 168

• Message text: No authorization to display view definition

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to display 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
<DS:UO.F_TXW_TVC2>F_TXW_TVC2</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW168 - No authorization to display view definition ?

  The SAP error message XW168: No authorization to display view definition typically occurs when a user attempts to access a database view or a table in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction that requires access to certain data or when attempting to view the definition of a database object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the specific database view or table.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific view or transaction.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain database objects that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which