How To Fix SWWW004 - User &2 is not authorized to start the report &1.

SWWW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWWW - Messages for Web reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User &2 is not authorized to start the report &1.

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to start a report for which the current user has no
authorization.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the R/3 System the user requires the authorization to call the
relevant report. This authorization can be given by the system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWWW004 - User &2 is not authorized to start the report &1. ?

  The SAP error message SWWW004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start a specific report. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the report.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWWW004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization