How To Fix DBOSC469 - Error while checking usage mode (&1/&2); &3 user authority (&4) required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Error while checking usage mode (&1/&2); &3 user authority (&4) required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC469 - Error while checking usage mode (&1/&2); &3 user authority (&4) required ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC469 typically indicates that there is an issue with user authorization related to the usage mode of a database connection. This error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error message DBOSC469 is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to access a database or perform an operation that requires a certain level of authority.
  The user does not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to their user profile.
  The usage mode specified in the error message (e.g., &1/&2) is not compatible with the user's current authorization level (e.g., &3 user authority &4 required).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBOSC469 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific database operation they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the database usage mode.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to determine which roles are needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that are associated with the database operations. This may include objects related to database access, transaction codes, or specific functions.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for more detailed information on the specific error message and related authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to DBOSC469 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and rectify the authorization issue causing the DBOSC469 error in your SAP environment.