How To Fix BRAIN801 - You do not have the authorization for the selected InfoCatalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: You do not have the authorization for the selected InfoCatalog

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the selected InfoCatalog.

System Response

The selected InfoCatalog cannot be edited.

How to fix this error?

Please speak to the person responsible for authorizations if you require
the authorization to edit this InfoCatalog. The function is protected by
the object "InfoCatalog" with the following fields:
Hierarchy type &V1&
Hierarchy &V2&
Activity &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN801 - You do not have the authorization for the selected InfoCatalog ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN801, which states "You do not have the authorization for the selected InfoCatalog," typically occurs when a user attempts to access an InfoCatalog in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects and does not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization settings for the user trying to access the InfoCatalog. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the InfoCatalog.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to InfoCatalog access are not granted to the user.
  InfoCatalog Configuration: The InfoCatalog may have restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN801 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Review 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.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant InfoCatalog. This may involve checking the authorization objects such as S_INFO or S_BW_AUTH.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or authorizations to the user.
  
  
  
  Check InfoCatalog Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the InfoCatalog to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or roles. This can be done in the InfoCatalog configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_INFO: Authorization for InfoProvider
  S_BW_AUTH: Authorization for BW Objects
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and InfoCatalog configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.