How To Fix AUTHORITY047 - User &1 does not have authorization for all charcteristic values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 047

• Message text: User &1 does not have authorization for all charcteristic values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY047 - User &1 does not have authorization for all charcteristic values ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY047 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for all characteristic values in a specific context, typically when trying to access or manipulate data in a reporting or analysis environment, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role/profile to access certain characteristic values in the data model.
  Characteristic Values Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing specific values of a characteristic due to authorization objects that limit visibility based on roles.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the required characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY047 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the relevant characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization objects related to the characteristic values in question. Common authorization objects include S_RS_AUTH for reporting and S_BI_WB for BI workbench.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform and what data they can access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY047 error, allowing the user to access the required characteristic values.