How To Fix R3325 - No authorization for DataSource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 325

• Message text: No authorization for DataSource &1

What causes this issue?

The DataSource &V1& was explicity excluded from the data extraction in
the source system with the
<DS:SIMG.BW_DATAEX_RESTRICT>general settings</> (transaction SBIW).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3325 - No authorization for DataSource &1 ?

  The SAP error message R3325 "No authorization for DataSource &1" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This can occur when trying to extract data from a DataSource or when performing operations that require access to that DataSource.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific DataSource.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the DataSource.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured to allow access to certain users or roles.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, the authorizations may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the DataSource are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the DataSource. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are present but do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Settings:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured in the SAP BW system. This includes checking the settings in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to ensure that the DataSource is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization:
  
  If the DataSource was transported from another system, ensure that the transport included the necessary authorization objects and that they are correctly assigned in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for specific authorization objects related to the DataSource in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to DataSources include S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_OA (for operational authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the DataSource in SAP.