How To Fix 5M331 - & does not have authorization to run the report & (reading PCL2-RM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 331

• Message text: & does not have authorization to run the report & (reading PCL2-RM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M331 - & does not have authorization to run the report & (reading PCL2-RM) ?

  The SAP error message 5M331 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report or transaction. In this case, the error message mentions "reading PCL2-RM," which suggests that the issue is related to the PCL2 (Personnel Calculation Results) table and the associated authorization objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to access the report or the data in the PCL2 table.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that is likely involved is P_ORGIN, which controls access to personnel data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the report.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for accessing the PCL2 table and running the report.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as P_ORGIN, with the appropriate field values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to run the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to personnel data, such as P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration) and P_PERNR (Personnel Number).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check the audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that might be affecting the user's ability to run the report.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5M331.