How To Fix EPM046 - User &1 does not have authorization for KPI &2 or category &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 046

• Message text: User &1 does not have authorization for KPI &2 or category &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM046 - User &1 does not have authorization for KPI &2 or category &3 ?

  The SAP error message EPM046 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) or category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud, where users need specific permissions to view or interact with KPIs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in the SAP system for the specified KPI or category.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the KPI or category.
  KPI or Category Restrictions: The KPI or category may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Review the authorizations associated with those roles to ensure they include access to the required KPI and category.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the KPI and category in question.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization objects related to KPIs and categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to KPIs and categories in your SAP environment.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization trace (transaction code SU53) to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the error occurs.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the EPM046 error message.