How To Fix APPLG004 - DC: GP is not authorized to access this data

APPLG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPLG - Application Graphics Messages (Graphic Proxy Framework)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: DC: GP is not authorized to access this data

What causes this issue?

An unauthorized object is trying to access the data container.

How to fix this error?

Check the access method.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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APPLG004 - Details

• The SAP error message "APPLG004 DC: GP is not authorized to access this data" typically indicates that a user or a group of users (in this case, GP, which could refer to a specific user group or role) does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or group does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Data Access Restrictions: The data being accessed may have specific restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles may have occurred, leading to the removal of necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to