How To Fix SM451 - No authorization to execute the report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 451

• Message text: No authorization to execute the report

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Insert authorization with authorization object S_X500_CON (ACTVT 1-3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SM451 - No authorization to execute the report ?

  The SAP error message SM451 "No authorization to execute the report" indicates that a user is attempting to run a report or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where access control is managed through roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that is required to execute the specific report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the report.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code associated with the report may have restrictions based on user roles.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the report is assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role in PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role is activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to run the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each report or transaction may require specific authorization objects to be assigned to a user.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SM451 error and allow the user to execute the report successfully.