How To Fix UGX4005 - You are not authorized to execute report category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX4 - Message Class for Instance Creation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute report category &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust your authorization profile.
The authorization objects R_UGMD_SNG or S_TABU_LIN restrict the
authorizations for a report category. For the R_UGMD_SNG authorization
object, UGCREPCAT must be the field name, and the technical name of the
report category must be the value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX4005 - You are not authorized to execute report category &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGX4005, which states "You are not authorized to execute report category &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific report or access a particular report category in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specified report category.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for the report category in question.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to certain reports or categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the report category.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  If you identify a missing authorization object, you may need to request the necessary permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects for the report category.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or check authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to execute the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each report category may be linked to specific authorization objects that need to be checked.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGX4005 error and gain access to the required report category.