How To Fix HRPADUN820 - You are not authorized to execute the report in update mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN - NPO messages

• Message number: 820

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the report in update mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN820 - You are not authorized to execute the report in update mode ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN820 indicates that a user is attempting to execute a report in update mode but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in HR modules, where certain reports may require specific permissions to run in update mode.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to execute the report in update mode. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The report may be configured to require specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  User Role Changes: If the user's roles or authorizations were recently changed, they may have lost access to execute certain reports in update mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for executing the report in update mode.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the report requires specific authorization objects, ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for those objects. This may involve modifying existing roles or creating new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the required authorizations and any prerequisites for executing it in update mode.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user attempt to run the report again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR reports include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others specific to the report being executed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SE38: Execute reports.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization requirements for the report in question.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.