How To Fix BRAIN820 - No authorization to change object &

BRAIN820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: No authorization to change object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN820 - No authorization to change object & ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN820 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to modify an object (like a query, InfoProvider, or other BW objects) without the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their role to perform the change on the specified object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object type.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object that prevent changes, even if the user has general authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the object they are trying to change.
  
  
  Review Authorization