How To Fix BRAIN097 - Sorting by value has to be changed due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Sorting by value has to be changed due to missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN097 - Sorting by value has to be changed due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN097 indicates that there is an issue with sorting by value in a report or query due to missing authorizations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to execute a query that requires certain authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the query.
  Data Security Settings: The system may have security settings that restrict access to certain data elements or fields, which can affect sorting operations.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in a way that requires access to fields or values that the user is not authorized to view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data being queried.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or profiles to include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant InfoObjects, queries, and data sources.
  
  
  
  Modify Query Design:
  
  If the query design is causing the issue, consider modifying the query to avoid using fields that require additional authorizations.
  You may also want to check if there are any restrictions on the data source that could be affecting the query execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or query design, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorizations and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN097 error and allow the user to sort by value in their queries successfully.