How To Fix OD675 - You are not authorized to run this program.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 675

• Message text: You are not authorized to run this program.

What causes this issue?

No valid authorization exists in your user master for carrying out this
function.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system supervisor. You need the entry for
authorization group &V2& for the authorization S_PROGRAM to execute the
report &V1&.

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 OD675 - You are not authorized to run this program. ?

  The SAP error message OD675, which states "You are not authorized to run this program," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or program within the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including missing roles, incorrect authorization objects, or restrictions set by the system administrators.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization object required to execute the program is not included in the user's roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be properly configured or may have been changed recently.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user groups or organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the program.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are required.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  Provide them with the details of the error message and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Role Modification:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific objects that define what actions a user can perform within the SAP system. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and others depending on the program.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the OD675 error message.