How To Fix /SAPCND/TRANSPORT159 - No authorization to execute report &1 in productive mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/TRANSPORT -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No authorization to execute report &1 in productive mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/TRANSPORT159 - No authorization to execute report &1 in productive mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/TRANSPORT159 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report in productive mode. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with transport requests and changes in production environments.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or specific authorizations related to the report or transaction.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain reports from being executed in production without proper authorization.
  Report Settings: The report may be configured to only allow execution in certain environments (e.g., development or quality assurance) and not in production.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for executing the report are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or create a custom role that includes the necessary authorizations for the report.
  Consult with your security team or SAP Basis team to ensure that the user has the correct permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Settings:
  
  If the report is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport layer settings allow execution in the production environment.
  You may need to adjust the transport settings or consult with the transport management team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand any restrictions or requirements for execution in production mode.
  
  
  
  Testing in Non-Production:
  
  If possible, test the report in a non-production environment to ensure that it works as expected and to identify any additional authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific report or transaction for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  Security Policies: Review your organization’s security policies regarding report execution in production environments to ensure compliance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully execute the report in production mode. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.