How To Fix JBDVT072 - You are not authorized to display a variable transaction

JBDVT072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You are not authorized to display a variable transaction

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display a variable transaction.

System Response

The system is unable to carry out this activity.

How to fix this error?

You must request authorization from your system administrator.
Under 'System -> Utilities -> Display auth. check', you can display the
last authorization check made.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT072 - You are not authorized to display a variable transaction ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT072, which states "You are not authorized to display a variable transaction," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or report for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of reporting and data analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific transaction or report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the variable transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  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 the necessary roles for accessing the variable transaction are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53