How To Fix REP_EAPS_MSG160 - No authorization to display data of business area '&1'


REP_EAPS_MSG160 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: REP_EAPS_MSG - Rep.Framework: Messages

  • Message number: 160

  • Message text: No authorization to display data of business area '&1'

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REP_EAPS_MSG160 - No authorization to display data of business area '&1' ?
    The SAP error message REP_EAPS_MSG160 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display data for a specific business area identified by &1. This error typically arises in the context of reporting or data access within SAP systems, particularly when users attempt to access financial or operational data that is restricted based on their authorization profiles.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object to view data for the specified business area. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile. Business Area Restrictions: The business area in question may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing its data. Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain business areas based on user roles.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization

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