How To Fix UMB651 - You are not authorized to print report &1

UMB651 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 651

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB651 - You are not authorized to print report &1 ?

  The SAP error message UMB651, which states "You are not authorized to print report &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute the print function for a specific report. This can occur in various SAP modules where printing reports is a common task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to print the specific report. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific authorization checks that restrict printing based on user roles or the nature of the report.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow printing for certain reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01