How To Fix S7057 - The own standard variant has special rights

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 057

• Message text: The own standard variant has special rights

What causes this issue?

If a user's standard varaint exists (with the name DEFAULT of the
logged-on user), it is set instead of the SAP standard variant (name
DEFAULT, user SPACE) when the runtime analysis is called.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7057 - The own standard variant has special rights ?

  The SAP error message S7057, which states "The own standard variant has special rights," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction using a standard variant that has been assigned special authorizations or restrictions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to run a report with a variant that has been configured to restrict access based on user roles or permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Special Authorizations: The variant may have been set up with specific authorizations that limit who can use it. This is often done for security reasons to ensure that only certain users can access sensitive data.
  User Roles: The user attempting to execute the report may not have the necessary roles or permissions assigned to them to use that particular variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant settings or in the authorization objects related to the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Authorizations:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  Check the variant settings to see if there are any specific authorizations assigned to it.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the variant to remove any special rights or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that allow access to the report and its variants.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to see the roles assigned to the user and the authorizations included in those roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the variant or user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Variant:
  
  If the standard variant is not accessible, consider using a different variant that does not have special rights or creating a new variant that meets your needs without the restrictions.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for more details on authorization objects and variant management.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects that might be linked to the report or transaction.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.