How To Fix R8072 - You do not have authorization to maintain DataSource &1, component &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You do not have authorization to maintain DataSource &1, component &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to maintain (create, change, delete) the
DataSource &v1& in application component &v2& .

System Response

The authorization check was performed with the following field values:
DataSource: &v1&
Application component: &v2&
Subobject: &v3&
Activity: &v4&

How to fix this error?

To be able to maintain the DataSource, you need authorization for
authorization object S_RO_OSOA (authorizations SAPI-DataSource) with the
field values specified above.

Procedure for System Administrators

There is a role template S_RO_OSOA_TMPL (DataSource (OSOA)
Display/Maintain/Extract) that contains the authorizations for
displaying, changing and extracting all DataSources.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8072 - You do not have authorization to maintain DataSource &1, component &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8072 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a specific DataSource in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to DataSources in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environment without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific DataSource and component mentioned in the error message. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for maintaining DataSources.
  DataSource Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the DataSource that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R8072 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  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 User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for DataSource maintenance.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects for DataSource maintenance include:
  
  S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BW/BI)
  S_BI_CONT (Authorizations for BI Content)
  S_BI_DATA (Authorizations for DataSources)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to DataSource maintenance in SAP BW/BI.
  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 R8072 error message.