How To Fix R7814 - No authorization for maintaining the InfoObject catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 814

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining the InfoObject catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7814 - No authorization for maintaining the InfoObject catalog ?

  The SAP error message R7814, which states "No authorization for maintaining the InfoObject catalog," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify the InfoObject catalog in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP BW, maintaining the InfoObject catalog requires specific roles and authorizations that allow users to create, modify, or delete InfoObjects and their associated metadata.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorizations for maintaining InfoObjects.
  Common authorization objects related to InfoObject maintenance include:
  
  S_RS_AUTH (Authorization for Reporting)
  S_BI_WB (Authorization for BW Workbench)
  S_BI_INFOPROV (Authorization for InfoProviders)
  S_BI_INFOOBJ (Authorization for InfoObjects)
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the user’s roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the InfoObject catalog again.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary authorizations required for their roles. Providing documentation or training on how to request additional access can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, especially in the context of BW, to better understand how roles and authorizations are structured.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  ST01 - System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7814 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to maintain the InfoObject catalog in SAP BW.