How To Fix GR844 - You do not have authorization to display report &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 844

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display report &.

What causes this issue?

You try to include report '&V1&' in a report group, either directly
in maintenance or by creating a report group with a reference. Report
'&V1&' belongs to report group '&V2&'. You do not have display
authorization for report '&V1&'.

System Response

Your call-up is denied because you lack authorization.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, contact your system administrator to give you display
authorization for reports of this authorization group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR844 - You do not have authorization to display report &. ?

  The SAP error message GR844 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific report. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the specific report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have additional restrictions based on the report type or the data being accessed.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be part of the necessary user groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the report in question. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team or by checking the documentation for the report.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically involves using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Test Access: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if they can now access the report.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to reporting include S_REPORT, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific report.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines for specific reports to understand the required authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR844 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the report.