How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_COS_QRL003 - No authorization to perform this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_COS_QRL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization to perform this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_COS_QRL003 - No authorization to perform this report ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_COS_QRL003 No authorization to perform this report typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific report or transaction in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the report or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the report may not be included in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that restrict access to certain reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the report in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to reports may include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, or specific objects related to the application area of the report.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the required authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /IWBEP/CM_COS_QRL003.