How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE249 - You are not authorized to access &1; data cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 249

• Message text: You are not authorized to access &1; data cannot be read

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The building block data cannot be read from the file &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the user logged on to the Microsoft Windows domain is
listed in the permission entries for the file &V1& and can access the
directory.
Files are stored in the <LS>My Documents</> folder by default. If the
files are to be stored in a different folder, change the user parameter
TPL_BBLKPATH accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE249 - You are not authorized to access &1; data cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE249 indicates that a user is attempting to access a report template or data for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with security policies.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to access the specific report template or data.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the report or data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  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 the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required report template.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user should have access but does not, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with the roles to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to report templates and data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE249 error.