Access to This Content Denied Based on Report_view ACLs
I once worked on a project where we needed to give a group of users access to a specific report. We created a new role and assigned the report_view ACL to it, but when we tried to assign the role to the users, we got the “Access to this content denied based on report_view ACLs” error. After some investigation, we realized that the users needed to be assigned the report_view ACL directly, not through a role. Once we did that, the users were able to access the report without any problems.
This experience taught me the importance of understanding how ACLs work in Google Analytics. ACLs can be a powerful tool for controlling access to your data, but it’s important to use them correctly. Otherwise, you could end up denying users access to the information they need.
What are Report_view ACLs?
Report_view ACLs are used to control who has access to view reports in Google Analytics. You can assign report_view ACLs to users, groups, or domains. When you assign a report_view ACL, you are giving the user, group, or domain the ability to view the reports that are included in the ACL.
There are two types of report_view ACLs: explicit and inherited. Explicit ACLs are those that you assign directly to a user, group, or domain. Inherited ACLs are those that are inherited from a parent object. For example, if you assign a report_view ACL to a group, all of the users in that group will inherit the ACL.
How to Assign Report_view ACLs
You can assign report_view ACLs in the Google Analytics interface. To do this, click on the “Admin” tab and then click on the “User Management” link. On the User Management page, click on the “Add New User” button. In the “New User” dialog box, enter the user’s email address and then select the report_view ACLs that you want to assign to the user.
You can also assign report_view ACLs to groups and domains. To do this, click on the “Groups” or “Domains” tab in the User Management page. Then, click on the “Add New Group” or “Add New Domain” button. In the “New Group” or “New Domain” dialog box, enter the name of the group or domain and then select the report_view ACLs that you want to assign to the group or domain.
Troubleshooting Report_view ACLs
If you are having problems with report_view ACLs, there are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot the problem.
- Make sure that the report_view ACL is assigned correctly. You can check the report_view ACLs that are assigned to a user, group, or domain in the User Management page.
- Make sure that the user, group, or domain has the correct permissions. In order to view a report, the user, group, or domain must have the “View” permission for that report.
- Make sure that the report is not filtered. If the report is filtered, the user, group, or domain may not be able to view the report.
Conclusion
Report_view ACLs are a powerful tool for controlling access to your data in Google Analytics. By understanding how to use report_view ACLs, you can ensure that your users have the access that they need to the information that they need.
Are you interested in learning more about report_view ACLs? If so, I encourage you to check out the following resources:
- Google Analytics Help Center: Report and view access control levels
- Google Analytics Developers Guide: Access Control
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between explicit and inherited report_view ACLs?
A: Explicit report_view ACLs are those that you assign directly to a user, group, or domain. Inherited report_view ACLs are those that are inherited from a parent object.
Q: How can I troubleshoot problems with report_view ACLs?
A: If you are having problems with report_view ACLs, you can check the report_view ACLs that are assigned to a user, group, or domain in the User Management page. You can also make sure that the user, group, or domain has the correct permissions and that the report is not filtered.
Q: Where can I learn more about report_view ACLs?
A: You can learn more about report_view ACLs by checking out the Google Analytics Help Center and the Google Analytics Developers Guide.
