How To Fix BWSD026 - User &1 is not authorized to save element object &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 026

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to save element object &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD026 - User &1 is not authorized to save element object &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message BWSD026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to save a specific element object in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires certain permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role/profile to save or modify the specified object.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource, etc.) may have specific restrictions that the user is not allowed to bypass.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the BW element object being accessed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW include S_BW_BC, S_BW_AUTH, and others specific to the type of object being accessed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BWSD026 error and implement a solution to resolve it.