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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the report in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to access the role maintenance.
  Identify the role assigned to the user and check the authorization data.
  Add the necessary authorization objects that allow access to the report.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to run the report again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the report. Common objects include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and others depending on the report's nature.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs if available to see if there are any other related issues or patterns of authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully execute the report.