How To Fix DFS_MODEL013 - No authorization to activate a model.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_MODEL - Defense Model

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to activate a model.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_MODEL013 - No authorization to activate a model. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_MODEL013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to activate a model in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to activate a data model or a similar object.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role to perform the activation of the model.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for model activation.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the model or object that prevent activation, even if the user has general permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for model activation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with model activation. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_BW_AUTH (BW Authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can help identify and assign the correct roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to activate the model again.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary authorizations and processes for activating models. Providing documentation or training can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used for managing authorizations, such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DFS_MODEL013 error and successfully activate the model in SAP.