How To Fix HRECM00ARCH016 - No authorization to run the report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00ARCH - Message Class for Destruction Program :ECM

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization to run the report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00ARCH016 - No authorization to run the report ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00ARCH016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report or transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is needed to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access the report.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the report.
  Transaction Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain transactions based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the report. This information can often be found in the documentation for the report or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG. Add the required authorization objects to the relevant role and then assign that role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to run the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each object defines a set of permissions that can be assigned to users.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.