How To Fix HR_BIW_PP018 - BW remote user does not have read access for cluster &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 018

• Message text: BW remote user does not have read access for cluster &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to evaluate payroll results from cluster &v1& for transfer
into BW. To do this, the BW remote user has to have read authorization
for the cluster &v1&.

System Response

The BW transfer has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Give the BW remote user authorization to read payroll results from
cluster &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP018 - BW remote user does not have read access for cluster &1 ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP018 indicates that a BW (Business Warehouse) remote user does not have read access for a specific cluster. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW when trying to access data from the HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes or data clusters.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to read data from the specified cluster. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Cluster Not Defined: The cluster specified in the error message may not be defined correctly or may not exist.
  Data Source Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source in BW that is trying to access the HR data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HR_BIW_PP018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profile of the BW remote user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the HR data clusters.
  You may need to assign the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_HR_HCM or S_HR_INFOTYPE, depending on the specific data being accessed.
  
  
  
  Verify Cluster Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check if the cluster specified in the error message exists.
  If the cluster does not exist, you may need to investigate why it is missing or if it has been renamed.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  In the BW system, check the configuration of the data source that is trying to access the HR data.
  Ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that it points to the correct cluster.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the access again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific cluster and the HR data model to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for HR data access in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the HR_BIW_PP018 error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes that may be useful include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HR_BIW_PP018 error in your SAP environment.