How To Fix GR846 - You do not have authorization to select

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 846

• Message text: You do not have authorization to select

What causes this issue?

To select, you need display authorization for the report group. The
report group belongs to authorization group '&V1&'.

System Response

The system rejects your attempt, as you do not have this authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you want authorization to display report groups in this authorization
group, contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR846 - You do not have authorization to select ?

  The SAP error message GR846 ("You do not have authorization to select") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action, such as selecting data from a table or executing a transaction. This error is often related to authorization objects in SAP, which control access to various functionalities based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object is not assigned to the user's role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  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 object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the transaction or report that triggered the error.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to data selection include S_TABU_DIS (Table Display Authorization) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
  Implement a process for handling authorization requests to streamline the granting of necessary permissions.
  Educate users on the importance of proper authorization management to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR846 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.