How To Fix IWP208 - You are not authorized to display the download browser

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the download browser

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display the download browser for an audit
package

System Response

The authorization to display the download browser for 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 download browser for an audit package the user needs
authorization object IWP_AUD_WP with activity 'DL'. For further
information see authorization object documentation.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP208 - You are not authorized to display the download browser ?

  The SAP error message IWP208, which states "You are not authorized to display the download browser," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the download functionality in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP Integrated Workplace Management (IWM) or other modules that involve downloading data or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the download feature.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to downloading data.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the download