How To Fix REPP177 - No authorization for changing settings; display only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: No authorization for changing settings; display only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REPP177 - No authorization for changing settings; display only ?

  The SAP error message REPP177 "No authorization for changing settings; display only" typically occurs when a user attempts to modify settings or configurations in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to make changes to the settings.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or configuration they are trying to access.
  Transaction Restrictions: Some transactions are set to allow only display access for certain user roles, preventing any changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view