How To Fix BS_ANLY_LIST017 - No authorization to display value in column &1 row &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_LIST - Analytics: Simple List Reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization to display value in column &1 row &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST017 - No authorization to display value in column &1 row &2 ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific value in a report or analysis list. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where users are trying to access data that their current authorization profile does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or permission to view the specific data in the specified column and row.
  Data Security: The data may be sensitive or restricted, and the system is designed to prevent unauthorized access.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include access to the specific data set or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the data being accessed.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to refresh their session and test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW include S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for securing data access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BS_ANLY_LIST017 error.