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How To Fix GU872 - You do not have authorization to create variables


GU872 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

  • Message number: 872

  • Message text: You do not have authorization to create variables

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to create a variable. However, you do not have the
    required authorization.

    System Response

    The system rejects your attempt since you do not have this
    authorization.

    How to fix this error?

    Contact your system administrator if you want authorization to create
    variables.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GU872 - Details

  • The SAP error message GU872, which states "You do not have authorization to create variables," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify variables in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) and does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role. In SAP, access to various functionalities, including the creation of variables, is controlled through authorization objects. If the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
    Solution: To resolve the GU872 error, follow these steps: Check User Roles and Authorizations: Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create variables. The relevant authorization objects may

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