How To Fix DBMAN869 - No authorization ('&1') for access (InfoProvider &2, user &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 869

• Message text: No authorization ('&1') for access (InfoProvider &2, user &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN869 - No authorization ('&1') for access (InfoProvider &2, user &3) ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN869 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific InfoProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider.
  InfoProvider Restrictions: The InfoProvider itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from accessing the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN869 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check result. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned. You can do this using transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the InfoProvider to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or roles.
  Ensure that the InfoProvider is active and accessible.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the InfoProvider again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to InfoProviders include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_OA (for operational authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user details.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Display authorization check results.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DBMAN869 error.