How To Fix KH701 - You have no authorization to read the desired data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 701

• Message text: You have no authorization to read the desired data

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to read the data requested.

System Response

The system checked your authorizations for &V1& and established that
you are not authorized to display the data requested.

How to fix this error?

Check your request. The system checked your authorizations for &V1& and
you are not authorized for:
&V2&
&V3&
&V4&
...
Request other data or ask you system administrator for authorizations
for &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH701 - You have no authorization to read the desired data ?

  The SAP error message KH701, which states "You have no authorization to read the desired data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access reports, transaction codes, or specific data records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to access the data or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data itself, such as company codes, plants, or other organizational units that the user is not authorized to view.
  Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the specific missing authorizations.
  Authorization Profiles: Review the authorization profiles associated with the user’s roles. Ensure that the profiles include the necessary authorizations for the required transactions or data access.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help analyze and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific transaction or data access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the KH701 error message.