How To Fix REPP175 - No authorization for displaying or changing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REPP - Reporting CO-OM : User-Specific Reporting Parameters

• Message number: 175

• Message text: No authorization for displaying or changing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REPP175 - No authorization for displaying or changing settings ?

  The SAP error message REPP175, which states "No authorization for displaying or changing settings," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify settings in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with reports, configuration settings, or other administrative functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are necessary for the specific transaction or function.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or change the settings in question.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or there may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain functionalities.
  
  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 object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the user needs access to specific settings, the security team may need to create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Access:
  
  If the user requires access to specific settings, they should formally request the necessary authorizations through the appropriate channels in your organization (e.g., through a ticketing system or by contacting the SAP security team).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define what actions a user can perform on specific data. Common authorization objects related to reporting and settings include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific transaction or function.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  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 the cause of the REPP175 error and implement a solution to resolve it.