How To Fix BRAIN814 - The interval [&3,&4] for authorization &2, object &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 814

• Message text: The interval [&3,&4] for authorization &2, object &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

In authorization &v2& for authorization object &v1&, interval [&v3&
<(>,<)>&v4&] has been defined. This interval is invalid. This is the
case for example if the higher value is smaller than the lower one.

System Response

The interval is ignored during the authorization check.

How to fix this error?

Check the interval. It might have been incorrectly defined due to an
entry error. If so, correct the error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN814 - The interval [&3,&4] for authorization &2, object &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN814 indicates that there is an issue with authorization intervals for a specific authorization object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user tries to access data or execute a query that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message BRAIN814 is triggered when:
  
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified interval in the authorization object.
  The interval defined in the authorization object does not match the values being accessed or queried.
  There may be a configuration issue in the authorization settings for the user or role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN814 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorizations for the specific authorization object mentioned in the error message. You can do this using transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the authorization object (e.g., S_BI_WA, S_BI_OA, etc.) to ensure that the intervals are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the intervals for the authorization object allow the values that the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles assigned to the user or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  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: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the criteria for access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check results.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BRAIN814 error in SAP.