How To Fix GU875 - You do not have authorization to change this variable

GU875 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 875

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change this variable

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change a variable. However, you do not have the
required authorization. Authorization can be restricted to specific
authorization groups. The variable belongs to the authorization group
&V1&.
This message can also appear if you try to change the authorization
group of a variable to &V1&.

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 change
variables for authorization group &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GU875 - Details

• The SAP error message GU875, which states "You do not have authorization to change this variable," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a variable in a query or report but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the variable. This is often related to the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Variable Settings: The variable may be set to a mode that restricts changes, such as being defined as a "fixed" variable or having specific settings that limit user modifications.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to modify the specific variable in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide