How To Fix UPC218 - You have no authorization to read the desired data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You have no authorization to read the desired data

What causes this issue?

You need the same authorization for processing plan data that is
required for executing reports. You will find the authorization objects
in the BW menu under <ZK>Business explorer -> </><ZK>Reporting
authorization objects</> (transaction RSSM).

System Response

You can not process the requested data.

How to fix this error?

If required, request other data, or ask the person responsible for
authorizations to give you sufficient authorization for reporting
authorization objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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