How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN036 - User &1 has no RFC authorization (user/password/client not correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: User &1 has no RFC authorization (user/password/client not correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN036 - User &1 has no RFC authorization (user/password/client not correct) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN036 indicates that a user does not have the necessary Remote Function Call (RFC) authorization, which is often due to incorrect user credentials (username, password, or client). This error typically occurs when trying to access or execute a function that requires RFC authorization in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Credentials: The username, password, or client number provided is incorrect.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to perform the requested action.
  User Lock: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Client-Specific Settings: The user may not be set up correctly in the specific client being accessed.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the RFC call from being established.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the username, password, and client number are correct. You can test the credentials by logging into the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and profiles assigned that include RFC authorizations.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Unlock User Account:
  
  If the user account is locked, it can be unlocked using transaction code SU01 or by the security administrator.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the user is properly configured in the specific client. Check if the user exists in the client you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be affecting the connection to the SAP system. Ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  If the error occurs while trying to connect to a specific RFC destination, verify the settings in transaction SM59. Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and that the connection test is successful.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations are missing)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects such as S_RFC, which controls access to RFC calls.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user management and RFC authorization for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.