How To Fix W3027 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The authorization group for report &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to release a report whose authorization group has not
been defined.

How to fix this error?

For security purposes you cannot run reports in WebReporting for which
authorization groups have not been defined. To call the Report &V1&
from the Internet, an authorization group must be assigned to it and
the SAP user must have the appropriate SUBMIT authorization.
Please define an authorization group for Report &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3027 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W3027 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a report (program) in SAP is assigned to an authorization group that has not been defined in the system. Authorization groups are used to restrict access to reports or transactions based on user authorizations. If the authorization group assigned to the report does not exist in the system, SAP raises this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Each report/program in SAP can be assigned an authorization group.
  Authorization groups are maintained in transaction SE38 or SA38 when creating or changing a program.
  The authorization group controls which users can execute the report based on their authorizations.
  If the authorization group assigned to the report is missing or not defined in the system, SAP cannot check authorizations properly and issues this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the authorization group assigned to the report:
  
  Go to transaction SE38.
  Enter the report name (the one mentioned in the error message).
  Click on Attributes.
  Check the field Authorization group.
  
  
  
  Verify if the authorization group exists:
  
  Go to transaction SU21 (Maintain Authorization Groups).
  Check if the authorization group assigned to the report is defined.
  
  
  
  If the authorization group does not exist:
  
  Create the authorization group in SU21.
  Alternatively, remove or change the authorization group in the report attributes to an existing one or leave it blank if no restriction is needed.
  
  
  
  Transport the changes if necessary:
  
  If you create or change authorization groups, ensure the changes are transported properly across the landscape (DEV ? QA ? PROD).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Authorization groups are used in conjunction with authorization objects like S_PROGRAM to control access.
  If the authorization group is left blank, the report is accessible to all users who have access to execute reports.
  Proper assignment and maintenance of authorization groups help in securing sensitive reports.
  This warning does not prevent the report from running but indicates a potential security configuration issue.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error Message
  W3027 - The authorization group for report &1 is not defined
  
  
  Cause
  The report is assigned to an authorization group that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Define the authorization group in SU21 or remove/change the authorization group assignment in the report attributes (SE38).
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SE38 (Report attributes), SU21 (Authorization groups maintenance)
  
  
  Impact
  Warning only; report execution is possible but authorization checks may not work as intended.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps or have further questions, feel free to ask!