How To Fix GU336 - You do not have authorization to delete reports

GU336 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 336

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete reports

What causes this issue?

You have tried to call up the function "Delete Report". However, you
need the relevant authorization for this function.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU336 - You do not have authorization to delete reports ?

  The SAP error message GU336, which states "You do not have authorization to delete reports," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a report does not have the necessary authorization rights assigned to their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to maintain data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation on reports.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include permissions for report deletion.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent deletion of certain types of reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for report deletion.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the