How To Fix GU309 - --------- Authorization check Report Writer -----------------------------

GU309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 309

• Message text: --------- Authorization check Report Writer -----------------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU309 - --------- Authorization check Report Writer ----------------------------- ?

  The SAP error message GU309 indicates an authorization check failure related to the Report Writer. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or execute a report for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error GU309 is triggered when:
  
  The user lacks the required authorization objects to execute the Report Writer.
  The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the specific report or the underlying data.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not cover the required activities for the Report Writer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU309 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for Report Writer. Common authorization objects include:
  S_PROGRAM (Authorization for