How To Fix R9217 - No display authorization for query component type &1 in InfoProvider &2

R9217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No display authorization for query component type &1 in InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9217 - No display authorization for query component type &1 in InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message R9217 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a specific query component type in an InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access a query or report without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to view the specific query or InfoProvider.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary authorizations for the query component type.
  InfoObject Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the InfoObjects that the user is trying to access, which can lead to authorization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check results. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use