How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA051 - You are not authorized to execute this report

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA051 - You are not authorized to execute this report ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA051: You are not authorized to execute this report typically indicates that the user attempting to run a specific report does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of SAP Business One or other SAP systems where user roles and permissions are strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user role.
  Role Configuration: The role assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute the specific report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have additional restrictions based on the data or the context in which they are run.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs.