/NFM/CA016 - You have no authorization to display the data (object &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You have no authorization to display the data (object &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA016 - You have no authorization to display the data (object &) ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display specific data related to an object. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific object being accessed. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or data object.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific action or data object.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the object in question. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the authorization profiles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the object in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object has fields that define the criteria for access.
  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 related to the error message /NFM/CA016.