How To Fix GU356 - You do not have authorization to delete report groups

GU356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 356

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete report groups

What causes this issue?

You have tried to call up the function "Delete Report Group".
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 the 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 GU356 - You do not have authorization to delete report groups ?

  The SAP error message GU356, which states "You do not have authorization to delete report groups," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a report group does not have the necessary authorization rights to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete report groups. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to restrict certain actions based on user roles or organizational policies.
  
  
  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,