How To Fix /SAPCND/TRANSPORT158 - No authorization to execute report &1 (check transaction SU53)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/TRANSPORT -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: No authorization to execute report &1 (check transaction SU53)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/TRANSPORT158 - No authorization to execute report &1 (check transaction SU53) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/TRANSPORT158 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report. The message typically includes the name of the report that the user is trying to run, represented by &1.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to execute the specified report. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that grants access to the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code associated with the report may have restrictions that prevent certain users from executing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction SU53:
  
  After encountering the error, immediately run transaction SU53. This transaction displays the last authorization check that failed and provides details about which authorization objects were missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorization objects that are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that encountered the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization objects are missing from the user’s roles, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Authorization:
  
  After making changes, ask the user to log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the report again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about which authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object consists of one or more fields that define the access rights.
  Transaction Codes: Each report or program in SAP is associated with a transaction code. Ensure that the user has access to the transaction code related to the report.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check the audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that might be affecting the user.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPCND/TRANSPORT158 error message.