How To Fix GK053 - Authorization "&" missing for & "&" in dimension "&".

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK053 - Authorization "&" missing for & "&" in dimension "&". ?

  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 to the dimension in question.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned. You can check this in transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the necessary roles are not assigned, you may need to add them or request that they be added by a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the authorization profiles to include the missing authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance, to check or modify user profiles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance, to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Display authorization check, to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.