How To Fix /UI2/CDMFCC316 - You are not authorized to execute this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/CDMFCC -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/CDMFCC316 - You are not authorized to execute this report ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/CDMFCC316: 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 is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary permissions for the report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the report is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report execution again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to reporting may include S_PROGRAM, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific report and its requirements.
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /UI2/CDMFCC316.