How To Fix BRAIN804 - You do not have authorization to read object &1 '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 804

• Message text: You do not have authorization to read object &1 '&2'

What causes this issue?

When checking your authorizations for object '&V1&', it was established
that you do are not authorized to read the requested data.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your request: Your request was checked against the authorizations
for object '&V1&' '&V2&'.
Request other data if necessary or ask the person responsible for your
authorization to provide you with sufficient authorization for object '
&V1&' '&V2&'.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN804 - You do not have authorization to read object &1 '&2' ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN804 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access data or reports for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific object (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider, Query).
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the specific object that prevent the user from accessing it.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, they may not have been properly assigned or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN804 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to specific objects, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated after any changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and 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 issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Common authorization objects related to BW/BI include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BRAIN804 error.