How To Fix AUTHORITY059 - User &! is not authorized to use univariate profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 059

• Message text: User &! is not authorized to use univariate profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY059 - User &! is not authorized to use univariate profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY059 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use a specific univariate profile. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where univariate profiles are used for data analysis and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified univariate profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The univariate profile may have restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the univariate profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY059 error, you can take the following 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 univariate profile.
  
  
  
  Review Univariate Profile Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review the roles and their associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the univariate profile.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the univariate profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to univariate profiles. Common objects may include S_BW_BCT (for BW authorizations) or specific objects related to the univariate profile.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY059 error effectively.