How To Fix DPR_ARCHIVING018 - You are not authorized to run report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_ARCHIVING - Messages for Project Management Archiving

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to run report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_ARCHIVING018 - You are not authorized to run report ?

  The SAP error message DPR_ARCHIVING018 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a specific report related to archiving in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) when a user attempts to execute a report that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the report.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the report may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorizations are missing.
  This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the report are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then assign those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to run the report again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to reporting in SAP include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and specific objects related to the DPR module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on the required authorizations for the report in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to the DPR module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message DPR_ARCHIVING018.