How To Fix SWWW008 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWWW - Messages for Web reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The authorization group for report &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to run a report whose authorization group has not been
maintained.

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?

For security reasons, the system rejects run requests for all reports
whose authorization group has not been maintained.
In order that report &V1& can be called from the Internet, it must be
assigned to an authorization group, and the SAP user must have the
appropriate SUBMIT authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWWW008 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message SWWW008 indicates that the authorization group for a specific report (denoted by &1) is not defined. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report that requires specific authorization, but the system cannot find the necessary authorization group associated with that report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Group: The report in question does not have an authorization group assigned to it in the system.
  Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report due to the absence of the required authorization group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the report settings or in the authorization management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Authorization Group:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report.
  Check the report attributes to see if an authorization group is assigned.
  If not, you may need to assign an appropriate authorization group to the report using transaction SE93 (for transaction codes) or SE80 (for development objects).
  
  
  
  Assign Authorization Group to User:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG.
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you may need to add the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to define the authorization group and assign it to the report.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report execution again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and reports. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the access level.
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) are commonly used transaction codes for managing reports and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing authorizations and reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWWW008 error and ensure that the report can be executed by authorized users.