How To Fix AIS_REP218 - No authorization for evaluation parameter(s) of key figure &1, layout &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS_REP - Single Value Reporting

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No authorization for evaluation parameter(s) of key figure &1, layout &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS_REP218 - No authorization for evaluation parameter(s) of key figure &1, layout &2 ?

  The SAP error message AIS_REP218 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access certain evaluation parameters of a key figure in a specific layout. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics or reporting tools where users are trying to access data that they are not authorized to view.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations for the key figure or the layout being accessed. This can happen if the user’s role does not include permissions for specific data or evaluation parameters.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, it may have inadvertently removed access for certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show what authorizations were missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects related to the key figure and layout.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report or transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to key figures and layouts. This may include objects like S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the reporting tool being used.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or change logs if available to see if there were any recent changes that might have affected user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the AIS_REP218 error message.