/ASU/GENERAL084 - You are not authorized to start reports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You are not authorized to start reports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL084 - You are not authorized to start reports ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL084 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start certain reports within the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute the specific report.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific restrictions based on the user's department, location, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization objects for the report.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization objects required for the report. This can often be found in the documentation for the report or by consulting with a functional consultant.
  Common authorization objects include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and others depending on the report.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change 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 ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific reports to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or authorization objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /ASU/GENERAL084.