How To Fix AQ_RSQBW280 - The assigned role is not within the permitted namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ_RSQBW - SAP Query: Copy message class RSUQ from BW 2.0 system

• Message number: 280

• Message text: The assigned role is not within the permitted namespace

What causes this issue?

Roles delivered by SAP should start with the prefix SAP. Roles created
by the customer do not start with SAP. This role can therefore not have
any SAP Query user groups assigned to it.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Use a role with the appropriate name and assign the query user group to
it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ_RSQBW280 - The assigned role is not within the permitted namespace ?

  The SAP error message AQ_RSQBW280, which states "The assigned role is not within the permitted namespace," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the authorization roles assigned to a user or a specific object. This error indicates that the role being assigned or used does not belong to the expected namespace, which can lead to authorization issues.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Issues: The role you are trying to assign or use is not in the correct namespace. SAP uses namespaces to categorize objects, and if a role is outside the expected namespace, it will trigger this error.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that are required to access the specific BW objects or queries.
  Transport Issues: If roles were transported from one system to another, they may not have been properly assigned or may not exist in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the BW system that prevent the role from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Namespace: Verify that the role you are trying to assign is in the correct namespace. You can do this by checking the role's properties in the SAP system.
  Assign Correct Roles: Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that are within the permitted namespace. You may need to create or modify roles to ensure they are correctly assigned.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This can help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Transport Roles: If roles were transported, ensure that they were correctly imported and assigned in the target system. You may need to re-import or adjust the roles.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex role configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance: To create or modify roles.
  SU01 - User Maintenance: To manage user assignments.
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on role management and authorization setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.