How To Fix 8B855 - You do not have the authorization to reload data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 855

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to reload data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B855 - You do not have the authorization to reload data ?

  The SAP error message 8B855 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to reload data in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a user attempts to perform a data loading operation without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role that allow data reloading.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific data loading transaction or process.
  Data Source Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain data sources or InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for data reloading.
  If the user is missing roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are assigned but do not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects related to data loading, such as S_BI_WA (for BW) or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the data reload operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to data loading in SAP BW include:
  
  S_BI_WA: Authorizations for data warehousing activities.
  S_BI_OA: Authorizations for operational activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 8B855.