How To Fix OT184 - You do not have authorization for program &

OT184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 184

• Message text: You do not have authorization for program &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT184 - You do not have authorization for program & ?

  The SAP error message OT184, which states "You do not have authorization for program &," typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a specific program does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to run a report, transaction, or custom program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific program.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Program Restrictions: The program may have specific restrictions set by the system administrator, limiting access to certain users or roles.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  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 role containing the necessary authorizations for the program is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization