How To Fix AUTHORITY050 - You do not have authorization for all characteristic values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You do not have authorization for all characteristic values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY050 - You do not have authorization for all characteristic values ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY050 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values in a report or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of reporting tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with characteristics in SAP's data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for specific characteristic values in the data model or report.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RS_AUTH, S_TABU_DIS) may not be properly assigned to the user or user role.
  Characteristic Value Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain characteristic values that the user is trying to access, which are defined in the authorization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the characteristic values in question.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the necessary permissions for the characteristic values.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and update the user's authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the user can now access the required characteristic values without encountering the AUTHORITY050 error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to characteristics and values.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and best practices for setting up user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY050 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to the required characteristic values.