How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ031 - &1 is not authorized to edit easy queries

BW_BICS_EQ031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1 is not authorized to edit easy queries

What causes this issue?

The user does not have authorizations that are required to generate or
delete easy queries.

System Response

The easy query is not generated.

How to fix this error?

This error can be prevented by giving the user the missing
authorizations. (see documentation)
Transaction EQMANAGER shows which query has been selected as an easy
query but could not be generated.
Transaction EQMANAGER can be used to generate the easy query.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BW_BICS_EQ031 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ031 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit Easy Queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify or create an Easy Query but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual trying to edit the Easy Query. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for editing Easy Queries.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the necessary actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BW_BICS_EQ031 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
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