How To Fix GL008 - You do not have any display authorization for group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You do not have any display authorization for group &

What causes this issue?

To display, execute or reverse a rollup, you must have display
authorization for the authorization group &V1& defined in the rollup
definition.

System Response

The rollup authorization object is called &V2&, and consists of the
authorization group and the activity which has the value 03 for display
authorization.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL008 - You do not have any display authorization for group & ?

  The SAP error message GL008, which states "You do not have any display authorization for group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a group of data (such as a report, transaction, or master data) for which they do not have the necessary display authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are strictly enforced to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required display authorization for the specific group of data they are trying to access.
  Authorization Group Configuration: The authorization group may not be properly assigned to the user’s role or profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or groups may have removed the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include display authorizations for the required group.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the role.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for various activities. Common authorization objects related to display access include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific module or transaction.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL008 error and gain the necessary access to the required data.