How To Fix AUTHORITY011 - There is no authorization for the specified characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 011

• Message text: There is no authorization for the specified characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY011 - There is no authorization for the specified characteristic ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific characteristic in the system. This typically occurs in the context of reporting, analysis, or when trying to access certain data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other modules that utilize characteristics for data analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific characteristic.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the characteristic in question.
  Characteristic Restrictions: The characteristic may have restrictions that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, the authorizations may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the characteristic.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object (e.g., S_TCODE, S_BI_WA, etc.) that governs access to the characteristic and ensure it is included in the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly imported and that the authorizations have been set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to characteristics in your specific SAP environment.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management and characteristic access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AUTHORITY011 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.