How To Fix D4011 - You are not authorized to execute this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4011 - You are not authorized to execute this report ?

  The SAP error message D4011, which states "You are not authorized to execute this report," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to run a specific report or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including missing roles, authorizations, or incorrect user settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations to execute the report.
  Authorization Objects: The report may require specific authorization objects that the user does not have access to.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient permissions.
  Transaction Codes: The transaction code associated with the report may be restricted for the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for executing the report are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to request additional roles or authorizations from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or team. Provide them with the error details and any relevant information from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code associated with the report is not restricted for the user. This can be checked in the role definitions.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Different Environment:
  
  If possible, test the report in a different environment (like a development or test system) where you might have the necessary authorizations to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they are used to control access to various functionalities in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the D4011 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.