How To Fix SALV_BOQT111 - Maintenance authorization missing for generic Crystal reports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BOQT - Messages for SALV_BO*

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Maintenance authorization missing for generic Crystal reports

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain generic Crystal report settings in
the system.
You are not authorized for authorization object 'S_ALV_CSUT'.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_BOQT111 - Maintenance authorization missing for generic Crystal reports ?

  The SAP error message SALV_BOQT111 indicates that there is a maintenance authorization issue related to generic Crystal Reports. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a report without having the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or maintain the specific Crystal Report.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the report or the underlying data sources.
  Report Ownership: The report may be owned by another user or group, and the current user does not have access rights to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SALV_BOQT111 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for Crystal Reports, particularly for the specific report in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Permissions:
  
  If the user lacks the required permissions, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done by adding the necessary authorization objects related to Crystal Reports.
  Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_PROGRAM (Authorization for programs)
  S_REPORT (Authorization for reports)
  S_USER_AUTH (User authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Report Ownership:
  
  If the report is owned by another user, ensure that the current user has been granted access to that report. This may involve changing the ownership or sharing the report appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, test the access to the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the SALV_BOQT111 error. SAP Notes often provide detailed troubleshooting steps and solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Crystal Reports and user authorizations to understand the required permissions better.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_BOQT111 error and gain access to the required Crystal Reports.