How To Fix FCO_SFIN125 - No authorization to run report &1 in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 125

• Message text: No authorization to run report &1 in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN125 - No authorization to run report &1 in background ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN125 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to run a specific report in the background. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to execute the report in the background.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for background processing of the specific report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations beyond standard roles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow background job execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for running reports in the background.
  If the user needs to run specific reports, consider creating or modifying a role to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you can add them to the user’s role. Common authorization objects for background processing include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorization for background job administration.
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to run the report again in the background.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report to understand any additional requirements or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the report or authorization objects.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in managing user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue preventing the user from running the report in the background.