Permission reference: Reports
Control who can run, view, and manage business reports.
Jul 11, 2026
Permission Reference: Reports
This table lists all permissions that control access to reporting functionality in Usystems.
| Permission | What It Controls | Allowed Actions |
|---|---|---|
| report.run | Run and view reports | Users can access the reports module, run predefined reports (financial, sales, inventory, aging, etc.), view results, and export data. |
Available Report Categories
| Report Type | Description | Common Users |
|---|---|---|
| Financial reports | Balance sheet, income statement, trial balance, GL detail | Accountants, finance managers |
| Sales reports | Invoice list, sales by customer, sales trends, receivables aging | Sales managers, accountants |
| Purchase reports | Purchase history, spend by vendor, payables aging | Procurement, accountants |
| Inventory reports | Stock levels, inventory movement, low-stock alerts, FIFO/LIFO | Warehouse managers, procurement |
| Contact reports | Customer list, vendor list, contact balances | All business users |
| Custom reports | User-defined reports built via the reporting engine | Power users, analysts |
Which roles typically need these?
- All staff → report.run (most businesses grant this broadly for transparency)
- Managers → report.run (for KPI tracking and oversight)
- Accountants → report.run (for financial statements and reconciliation)
- Sales staff → report.run (to check their own sales)
- Admin → report.run (to manage report templates and settings)
What happens without this permission?
Without report.run, users cannot access the reports module at all. All report buttons and menu items will be hidden or disabled.
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