How To Fix BRAIN591 - No authorization (structure element &1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: No authorization (structure element &1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN591 - No authorization (structure element &1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN591 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific structure element in the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a report, query, or data source that includes elements for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific structure element (e.g., InfoObject, characteristic, or key figure).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific BI/BW objects.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain objects that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  Access transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to review and modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations for the specific structure elements are included in the roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to add them to the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant InfoObjects, queries, and reports.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to BI/BW, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content authorizations).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on authorization management in SAP BI/BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BRAIN591 error message.