How To Fix 5K146 - You are not authorized to read &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You are not authorized to read &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K146 - You are not authorized to read &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5K146, which states "You are not authorized to read &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object or data in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, transaction, or data record.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specific data or transaction.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data itself, such as company codes, plants, or other organizational units that the user is not authorized to view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  Authorization Profile Adjustment: If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, an administrator can adjust the user’s roles or profiles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data being accessed. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 5K146.