How To Fix UMK227 - You are not authorized to read the benchmark data; see help text

UMK227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 227

• Message text: You are not authorized to read the benchmark data; see help text

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display benchmark data from InfoCube '&V2&'
in the default BW system '&V1&'.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator for an extension of your
authorizations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK227 - You are not authorized to read the benchmark data; see help text ?

  The SAP error message UMK227, which states "You are not authorized to read the benchmark data; see help text," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access specific benchmark data within the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to performance benchmarking or analytics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access benchmark data.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include access to the benchmark data.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain data based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction Code: SU01) and checking the