How To Fix 1B206 - No authorization for &1 from report &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No authorization for &1 from report &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B206 - No authorization for &1 from report &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message 1B206 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object or perform a certain action in the context of a report. The message format typically includes placeholders for the object (&1), the report name (&2), and possibly additional information (&3).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object or permission to execute the report or access the specified object.
  Role Assignment: The user’s roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be correctly configured in the system, or the user’s profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the report in question.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the details of the error message or by analyzing the report.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to this authorization object.
  
  
  
  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 message and the report you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the report again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the report or transaction you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 1B206.