Message type: E = Error
Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation
Message number: 053
Message text: Authorization "&" missing for & "&" in dimension "&".
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The SAP error message GK053 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific action or object in the context of a particular dimension. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
Cause: Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specified dimension. Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations. Dimension-Specific Restrictions: The error may be related to specific restrictions set on the dimension in question, which could be due to organizational policies or data governance rules.
Solution: Check User Authorizations: Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing. Review the authorization objects related
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