How To Fix GU311 - You do not have authorization to create this standard layout

GU311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 311

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create this standard layout

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a standard layout with the authorization group
'&V1&'. However, you do not have the appropriate authorization.

System Response

The system rejects your attempt to call up this function since you do
not have this authorization.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want this authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU311 - You do not have authorization to create this standard layout ?

  The SAP error message GU311, which states "You do not have authorization to create this standard layout," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a standard layout in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to reporting and layout management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create or modify layouts. This is often related to the authorization objects for layout management, such as S_SPO_DEV or S_SPO_LAY.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for layout creation.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the system level that prevent certain users from creating layouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01