How To Fix AUTHORITY048 - Check selection &1 and the aggregation level chosen in the job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Check selection &1 and the aggregation level chosen in the job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY048 - Check selection &1 and the aggregation level chosen in the job ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY048 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the selection criteria and the aggregation level specified in a job. This error often arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when executing queries or data loads.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the job does not have the necessary authorizations for the selected data or the aggregation level.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the job may not match the user's authorizations or may be too restrictive.
  Aggregation Level Issues: The aggregation level chosen may not be valid for the data being processed or may require additional authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the data source and the aggregation level. This can be done using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the relevant InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Examine the selection criteria used in the job. Ensure that they are appropriate and do not filter out data that the user is authorized to access.
  Adjust the selection criteria if necessary to align with the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Aggregation Level:
  
  Check the aggregation level specified in the job. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that the user has access to it.
  If the aggregation level is not valid or requires additional authorizations, consider modifying it or granting the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team to review the user's roles and authorizations. They can help identify any missing permissions and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or selection criteria, re-run the job to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization concepts in BW/BI, as well as best practices for managing user roles and permissions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to AUTHORITY048 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY048 error in your SAP environment.