How To Fix UPS1014 - No authorization to execute the report (object R_STS_CUST)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization to execute the report (object R_STS_CUST)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1014 - No authorization to execute the report (object R_STS_CUST) ?

  The SAP error message UPS1014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report or transaction. In this case, the object in question is R_STS_CUST, which is related to the authorization checks for executing reports in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to run a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess. The object R_STS_CUST is typically associated with the authorization checks for customer-specific reports or transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide details on which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for executing the report.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the report.
  Use transaction PFCG to add the authorization object R_STS_CUST to the relevant role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Details:
  
  The authorization object R_STS_CUST may have specific fields that need to be filled in (like activity types, authorization groups, etc.). Ensure that the values assigned to these fields in the role match the requirements for the report.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, ask the user to log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the report again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the basics of SAP authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the UPS1014 error message.