How To Fix IWP204 - You are not authorized to display generated objects in BI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 204

• Message text: You are not authorized to display generated objects in BI

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display the details of an audit package

System Response

The authorization to display the details of an audit package has not
been assigned to your user

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

To display the details of an audit package the user needs authorization
object IWP_MAN_WP with activity '03'. For further information see
authorization object documentation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP204 - You are not authorized to display generated objects in BI ?

  The SAP error message IWP204, which states "You are not authorized to display generated objects in BI," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain objects in the Business Intelligence (BI) system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access reports, queries, or other BI-related content.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. This could be due to missing roles or permissions that are required to access BI objects.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for BI content, or the roles may not be properly configured.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain BI objects that prevent access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include BI-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to BI content. Common authorization objects for BI include:
  
  S_BI_WB (BI Workbench)
  S_BI_CONT (BI Content)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the role assignments or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify or create roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test access to the BI objects again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BI authorizations and security to better understand how to manage user access.
  Training: Consider training for users and administrators on SAP BI security and authorization management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IWP204 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to BI-generated objects.