How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION012 - Report &1 started in productive mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Report &1 started in productive mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION012 - Report &1 started in productive mode ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION012 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the execution of a report in a productive environment. This error occurs when a user attempts to run a report that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  Cause:
  The error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION012 is triggered when:
  
  The user lacks the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the productive system.
  The report is configured to run in a productive mode, which usually has stricter authorization checks compared to development or testing environments.
  The user’s role or profile does not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction SU01 to check the user profile or SU53 to analyze the last authorization check that failed.
  
  
  
  Review Required Authorizations:
  
  Identify the specific authorizations required for the report. This can often be found in the documentation for the report or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or add the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG to modify roles and assign the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user attempt to run the report again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal or internal documentation for specific reports to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.