How To Fix KY237 - No authorization for report &, user group & and transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No authorization for report &, user group & and transaction &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your authorization for authorization object K_KC_PR in your user
naster record. If necessary, have your system administrator give you
authorization for the function, user group and report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY237 - No authorization for report &, user group & and transaction & ?

  The SAP error message KY237 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report, user group, or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, where access to certain functionalities is restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access the specified report or transaction.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may not be part of the user group that has been granted access to the report or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary authorizations for the specific report or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU01 to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Role and Profile Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required report or transaction.
  If the user is part of a user group that is restricted, consider adding them to the correct user group or modifying the group’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects associated with the report or transaction. This can be done by checking the documentation or using transaction code SU21 to find the authorization objects linked to the report.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report or transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles, profiles, and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of role-based access control (RBAC) in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.