How To Fix R7B215 - Authorization field name &1 for InfoObject &2 already allocated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Authorization field name &1 for InfoObject &2 already allocated

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a different name for InfoObject &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B215 - Authorization field name &1 for InfoObject &2 already allocated ?

  The SAP error message R7B215 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization field name for a specific InfoObject in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to allocate an authorization field that has already been assigned to another InfoObject.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The authorization field name specified in the error message is already allocated to another InfoObject, which means that the system does not allow the same authorization field to be used for multiple InfoObjects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or the InfoObject definitions.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might lead to inconsistencies in the authorization field allocations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B215 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject in question and check the authorization fields that are already allocated.
  Ensure that the authorization field you are trying to allocate is not already in use by another InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Field Allocation:
  
  If the authorization field is indeed allocated to another InfoObject, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the allocation from the other InfoObject if it is no longer needed.
  Choose a different authorization field for the InfoObject you are working on.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request for any inconsistencies or conflicts.
  Ensure that all relevant objects and their dependencies are correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in BW/BI for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management in SAP BW: Understanding how authorization fields work in SAP BW can help prevent such issues. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, fields, and roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, RSECADMIN, and RSECVAL for managing authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R7B215 error and implement a solution to resolve it.