What is the root cause of the error message indicating access issues with a report field?

The reasoning behind why the option regarding the user not belonging to a security group that has access to a report field used in a filter is correct lies in the fundamentals of security within Workday. In the Workday environment, access control is heavily dependent on security groups that define what a user can see and do.

When a report utilizes filters, it often ensures that only certain data subsets are shown based on specific fields. If a user does not have access to a report field used in that filter, they will encounter access issues because the system is designed to restrict visibility and interactions with data that the user is not authorized to manage. This safeguards sensitive information and maintains data integrity, which is a crucial aspect of security protocols within Workday.

In contrast, while access issues concerning columns or nonconfigurable domains can also lead to errors, they aren't directly related to filter access control in the same way. Understanding access permissions in the context of report fields and system security is essential for effective report management and troubleshooting within Workday.