How To Fix PSSC_DBA004 - No authorization to read data from source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_DBA - Social Services Decision Basis

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to read data from source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_DBA004 - No authorization to read data from source system ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_DBA004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read data from a source system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving data extraction, reporting, or data transfer processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user trying to access the data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that grant access to the source system.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to data access may not be properly configured for the user.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly set up to allow access for the user or the user group.
  Transport Issues: If roles or authorizations were recently transported from one system to another, they may not have been properly assigned or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for accessing the data in the source system (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table access, S_BW_AUTH for BW authorizations).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If roles are missing, assign the appropriate roles to the user using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the source system.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured to allow access for the user or user group.
  Verify that the connection settings in the SAP system are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to data access in your specific SAP environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PSSC_DBA004 error.