How To Fix R9203 - You are not authorized to create component &1 (&2) in InfoCube &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You are not authorized to create component &1 (&2) in InfoCube &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9203 - You are not authorized to create component &1 (&2) in InfoCube &3 ?

  The SAP error message R9203 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a component in an InfoCube. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user trying to create a component (like a characteristic, key figure, or other elements) in the specified InfoCube. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that allow them to create or modify components in InfoCubes.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  InfoCube Locking: The InfoCube might be locked for changes by another user or process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to InfoCube modifications, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations).
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating components in InfoCubes.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to review and update the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify existing authorization profiles or create new ones that include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check InfoCube Status:
  
  Verify if the InfoCube is locked for changes. If it is, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization objects related to InfoCubes and their components.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to InfoCubes include:
  
  S_BI_WA: Authorizations for BW objects.
  S_BI_CUBE: Authorizations for InfoCubes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles and their authorizations.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for InfoCube management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in BW/BI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.