How To Fix RDB_SUM001 - No authorization for key figure &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDB_SUM - RDB Final Results

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization for key figure &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for key figure "<(>&<)>V1&" (<(>&<)>V2
&).

System Response

Key figure "<(>&<)>V1&" is not selected.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to assign you the necessary
authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object is "T_RDB_CVKF".

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDB_SUM001 - No authorization for key figure &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RDB_SUM001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific key figure in a report or query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when users attempt to execute queries or reports that involve key figures for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific key figure.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include access to the relevant InfoObjects or key figures.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on data access policies that limit the user's ability to view certain key figures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show what authorizations were checked and which ones failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the key figure are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes access to the required key figures.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the relevant InfoObjects and key figures.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., from development to production) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the report or query again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to key figures in SAP BW/BI. Common objects include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content authorizations).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and best practices for setting up user roles and permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RDB_SUM001 error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.