How To Fix IWP203 - You are not authorized to extract an audit package to BI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You are not authorized to extract an audit package to BI

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to extract an audit package to BI

System Response

The authorization to extract an audit package to BI has not been
assigned to your user

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

For extracting an audit package to BI the user needs authorization
object IWP_MAN_WP with activity '01'. For further information see
authorization object documentation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP203 - You are not authorized to extract an audit package to BI ?

  The SAP error message IWP203, which states "You are not authorized to extract an audit package to BI," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of extracting an audit package to Business Intelligence (BI). This can occur in various SAP environments, particularly when dealing with data extraction and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access the audit package or to perform the extraction process.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the extraction process may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for extracting audit packages.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects related to the extraction of audit packages. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_BI_WA (BI: Authorization for Data Warehousing)
  S_BI_CONT (BI: Authorization for Content)
  S_BI_EXTRACT (BI: Authorization for Extraction)
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the extraction process again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance on authorization requirements for BI extraction.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues related to BI.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user authorizations and roles.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs or system logs to gather more information about the authorization failure, which can help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.