How To Fix /EACC/DM_QUERY016 - No authorization to read from provider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DM_QUERY -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization to read from provider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/DM_QUERY016 - No authorization to read from provider &1 ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/DM_QUERY016 No authorization to read from provider &1 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific data provider in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the data provider specified in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to read data from the specified provider.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or provider may not be properly configured to allow access to the user or user group.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from accessing certain data providers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the data provider. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Data Provider Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the data provider in the SAP system to ensure it is configured correctly and that the user has access rights.
  
  
  
  Test with Another User:
  
  If possible, test the same query or report with another user who has the necessary authorizations to confirm that the issue is indeed related to user permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues for specific guidance on the data provider in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to data providers, such as S_TABU_DIS for table access or S_BI_WA for BW authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.