How To Fix GU331 - You do not have authorization to create this report

GU331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 331

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

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a report with the authorization group '&V1&'.
However, you do not have the required 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU331 - You do not have authorization to create this report ?

  The SAP error message GU331, which states "You do not have authorization to create this report," typically indicates that the user attempting to create a report does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP BW, SAP ERP, or other reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to create reports.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for report creation.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow report generation.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted for the user based on their assigned roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for report creation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see