How To Fix GR850 - You do not have authorization to display the selected data.

GR850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 850

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display the selected data.

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to display the selected data.

System Response

The data pages of the report are not displayed.

How to fix this error?

If a variation range is allowed for (at least) one selection
characteristic (for example, cost center), you can choose a new
setting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR850 - You do not have authorization to display the selected data. ?

  The SAP error message GR850, which states "You do not have authorization to display the selected data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the specific data or transaction they are trying to view. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data relevant to their roles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required to view the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data based on organizational levels, such as company codes, plants, or other criteria.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the