How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION011 - Report &1 started in test mode

/S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Report &1 started in test mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION011 - Report &1 started in test mode ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION011 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a particular report or transaction in the SAP system. The message also mentions that the report is being executed in test mode, which means that the system is allowing the execution of the report without making any changes to the database, primarily for testing purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the report does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the report.
  Test Mode Execution: The system is configured to run the report in test mode due to the lack of proper authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction