How To Fix KY147 - No authorization for report portfolio

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No authorization for report portfolio

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY147 - No authorization for report portfolio ?

  The SAP error message KY147, which states "No authorization for report portfolio," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report portfolio in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) and reporting.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. In SAP, access to various functionalities, including report portfolios, is controlled through authorization objects. If the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY147 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing report portfolios.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to add the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to report portfolios include:
  
  S_REPORT (Authorization for Reports)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which authorizations are required, consult SAP documentation or your organization’s SAP security guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Each object has fields that define the level of access (e.g., activity types, authorization groups).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, you will need to contact your SAP security team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY147 error and gain access to the report portfolio as needed.