How To Fix GR852 - You do not have authorization for maintaining key figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 852

• Message text: You do not have authorization for maintaining key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR852 - You do not have authorization for maintaining key figures ?

  The SAP error message GR852, which states "You do not have authorization for maintaining key figures," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to key figures in SAP does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to maintain key figures.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or activity.
  Key Figure Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain key figures that limit who can maintain them.
  
  
  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 they include the necessary authorizations for