How To Fix GLE_MCA290 - You are not authorized to run report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 290

• Message text: You are not authorized to run report &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA290 - You are not authorized to run report &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA290, which states "You are not authorized to run report &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific report or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including missing roles, authorization objects, or specific permissions related to the report in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations to run the report.
  Authorization Objects: The report may require specific authorization objects that the user does not have access to.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the report.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code associated with the report may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 role containing the necessary authorizations for the report is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations.
  Alternatively, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code associated with the report is not restricted for the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the report again to confirm that the user can now access it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report or authorization objects.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the required authorizations.
  Security Audit: Conduct a security audit to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary restrictions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.