How To Fix BRAIN820 - No authorization to change object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the relevant authorization objects.
  Ensuring that the authorizations are correctly set up for the specific object type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW/BI include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content management).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN820 error and implement a solution to resolve it.