How To Fix R7B687 - You're not authorized to display or change InfoObjects.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 687

• Message text: You're not authorized to display or change InfoObjects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B687 - You're not authorized to display or change InfoObjects. ?

  The SAP error message R7B687, which states "You're not authorized to display or change InfoObjects," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify InfoObjects in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This can occur when trying to view or edit InfoObjects in the Data Warehousing Workbench or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific InfoObjects or the related objects in the BW system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for InfoObject access.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain InfoObjects that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for InfoObjects.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for InfoObjects typically include S_RS_COMP (for InfoProviders) and S_BI_WB (for the Data Warehousing Workbench). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in BW.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in BW to understand how to manage and assign authorizations effectively.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message R7B687.