How To Fix C$867 - No authorization for reports for specification & and variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 867

• Message text: No authorization for reports for specification & and variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$867 - No authorization for reports for specification & and variant & ?

  The SAP error message C$867 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a report for a specific specification and variant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's reporting tools, where users need specific permissions to access certain reports or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to execute the specified report.
  Report Variants: The report may have specific variants that the user is not authorized to access.
  Role Assignment: The user’s assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the report or its variants.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects related to the report may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the report and its variants.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for the report and ensure that they are included in the user’s roles. Common authorization objects for reporting include S_PROGRAM, S_REPORT, and others depending on the specific report.
  
  
  
  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 making changes, 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:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the reports you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$867 error and provide the necessary access for the user to run the specified report.