How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM846 - User &1 has no authority to execute the report!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 846

• Message text: User &1 has no authority to execute the report!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM846 - User &1 has no authority to execute the report! ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM846 User &1 has no authority to execute the report! indicates that the user attempting to execute a specific report in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the report.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be updated or may be incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the report is included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG. Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and then assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to execute the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the APO module and the report in question. Common authorization objects include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and others specific to APO.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for details on the specific report and its authorization requirements.
  Audit Logs: If the issue persists, check the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to execute the report successfully.