How To Fix DS225 - Program & requires SAP SQL authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Program & requires SAP SQL authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS225 - Program & requires SAP SQL authorization ?

  The SAP error message DS225, which states "Program & requires SAP SQL authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that requires specific SQL authorizations that the user does not possess. This is often related to the use of SAP HANA or other database systems where SQL permissions are necessary for certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary SQL authorization to execute the program or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required SQL privileges.
  Database Permissions: The underlying database may have restrictions that prevent the user from executing SQL commands.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary SQL authorizations. This may involve adding the user to a role that has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review SQL Authorizations:
  
  If you have access, review the SQL authorizations in the SAP HANA database or the relevant database system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the required SQL commands.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific program documentation to understand what SQL authorizations are required for the program in question.
  
  
  
  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, test the program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on SQL authorizations.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that users are granted the least privilege necessary to perform their job functions to maintain security compliance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.