How To Fix BRAIN032 - No authorization for element &1 &2. Cannot apply condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No authorization for element &1 &2. Cannot apply condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN032 - No authorization for element &1 &2. Cannot apply condition ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN032 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific element in the system, which is preventing the application of a condition. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when users attempt to perform actions that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified element (e.g., InfoObject, characteristic, or key figure) indicated by &1 and &2.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access or modify the specified elements.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object may not be properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Identify the role that needs modification.
  Add the required authorization objects that correspond to the elements the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to BW/BPC elements. Common objects include S_BW_AUTH for BW authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in BW/BPC.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BRAIN032 error.