How To Fix TG895 - Exception & raised; not authorized to change variants

TG895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Exception & raised; not authorized to change variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG895 - Exception & raised; not authorized to change variants ?

  The SAP error message TG895 indicates that a user is not authorized to change variants in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change variants. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report they are trying to modify.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The authorization object related to variant management (like S_PROGRAM, S_VARIANT, etc.) may not be properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  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 specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify