How To Fix >REP029 - You do not have authorization for preselections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >REP -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You do not have authorization for preselections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >REP029 - You do not have authorization for preselections ?

  The SAP error message REP029: "You do not have authorization for preselections" typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a report or transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the preselection features within that report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to perform the action related to preselections.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific report or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to the report or transaction in question.
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the report or transaction. This information can often be found in the documentation for the report or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to reporting might include S_PROGRAM, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to execute the report or transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific reports or transactions to understand the required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message REP029.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REP029 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in SAP.