How To Fix DHCDC_AUTH004 - User &1 is not authorized to use the observer process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_AUTH - Authorization checks

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to use the observer process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_AUTH004 - User &1 is not authorized to use the observer process ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_AUTH004 indicates that a user is not authorized to use the observer process in the context of SAP Data Hub or SAP Data Intelligence. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or execute a function that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to them to access the observer process.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the observer process.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to authorization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for the observer process.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_DATA_HUB_ADMIN
  SAP_DATA_HUB_USER
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to determine the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the observer process. This can be done using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, which will show you the missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the observer process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Hub or Data Intelligence for specific details on required authorizations for the observer process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Security Audit: Conduct a security audit to ensure that all users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary permissions granted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DHCDC_AUTH004 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the observer process.