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

BRAIN801 - Overview

• 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