/BCV/AUT108 - You are not authorized to display access control lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/AUT -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: You are not authorized to display access control lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/AUT108 - You are not authorized to display access control lists ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/AUT108 You are not authorized to display access control lists typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view access control lists (ACLs) in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions or reports related to authorization management.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to view access control lists.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include authorization objects related to access control lists.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to ACLs. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 (to analyze authorization issues).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration for best practices.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /BCV/AUT108.