How To Fix FE790 - No data was selected; authorizations may be lacking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 790

• Message text: No data was selected; authorizations may be lacking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE790 - No data was selected; authorizations may be lacking ?

  The SAP error message FE790 "No data was selected; authorizations may be lacking" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data they are trying to view or manipulate. This can occur in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with reports, data extraction, or any functionality that requires specific permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specific data or transaction.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any data available to the user due to restrictions in their authorization profile.
  Data Visibility Restrictions: Certain data may be restricted based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not have access to.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data set.
  
  
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