How To Fix AQ986 - You do not have the authorization to maintain the BI properties.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 986

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to maintain the BI properties.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ986 - You do not have the authorization to maintain the BI properties. ?

  The SAP error message AQ986, which states "You do not have the authorization to maintain the BI properties," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify Business Intelligence (BI) properties in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access BI content, InfoObjects, or other BI-related configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role/profile to maintain BI properties.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for BI-related transactions or objects.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include BI authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary BI authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for BI properties typically include S_BI_CONT, S_BI_AUTH, and others related to BI content management.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BI authorizations and best practices for managing user access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization issues)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ986 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain BI properties.