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

GR846 - Overview

• 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: