SF-Admin Data and Analytics Management Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: You do not have permission to view this report. Please contact your administrator if you believe this is an error. The report is based on a Report Type that includes accounts with no activity.
Refer to the exhibit. A user cannot access a report, despite having 'Read' access to the underlying object. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume the issue is with the 'Sharing Rules' of the records themselves. They overlook the fact that report folders have their own distinct access control list.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The report folder is not shared with the user's role
The error stems from the intersection of folder permissions and report type availability. If a user has object access but lacks access to the folder where the report is saved, they cannot run it. Additionally, if the report type requires access to related records or specific cross-filters that the user lacks permission for, the report remains inaccessible, necessitating a review of both sharing rules and folder-level permissions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The user lacks 'View All' permissions on the Account object
Why it's wrong here
While 'View All' can bypass certain sharing restrictions, it is not strictly required to run a report. If the user has standard read access and the report folder is shared correctly, they should be able to view the data. Missing 'View All' is rarely the single point of failure.
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The report folder is not shared with the user's role
Why this is correct
Even with full object-level permissions, users cannot access reports if the report folder permissions have not been explicitly granted. Providing access to the folder is a prerequisite for viewing any report stored within it, representing a common administrative oversight in managing secure reporting environments.
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The user is assigned a Standard User profile
Why it's wrong here
Standard User profiles provide sufficient access to run reports by default. The issue is likely a specific sharing configuration rather than the base profile, as profile settings usually allow report execution unless specifically restricted by custom permission sets or administrative overrides applied at the organization level.
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The report contains a filter on a hidden field
Why it's wrong here
Report filters on hidden fields do not prevent the user from accessing the report; they simply result in the user seeing a subset of data that matches the filter criteria. The system would process the report and display the results rather than throwing a hard permission error.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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