How To Fix RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV017 - Make sure that you assign role &1 to SAP user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Make sure that you assign role &1 to SAP user &2

What causes this issue?

Role &V1& cannot be assigned to technical SAP<SID> user &V2&
automatically since the technical SAP<SID> user &V2& is the creator of
role &V1&. In SAP HANA, the person granting an assignment and the person
being granted the assignment cannot be identical.

System Response

Role &V1& cannot be assigned to technical SAP<SID> user &V2&
automatically.

How to fix this error?

Assign role &V1& to technical SAP<SID> user &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV017 - Make sure that you assign role &1 to SAP user &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV017 indicates that a specific role needs to be assigned to a user in the SAP HANA system. This error typically arises when there is a missing authorization or role assignment that is necessary for the user to perform certain actions or access specific data in the SAP HANA environment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user (in this case, the SAP user with the SID) does not have the required role assigned to them.
  The role mentioned in the error message is necessary for executing certain transactions or accessing specific functionalities in SAP HANA.
  The role may be related to data provisioning, data modeling, or other administrative tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Role: Check the error message for the specific role that needs to be assigned (denoted as &1 in the message).
  
  
  Access the SAP HANA System:
  
  Log in to the SAP HANA system using an account that has the necessary privileges to manage user roles.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Navigate to the user management section in the SAP HANA Studio or SAP HANA Cockpit.
  Locate the user (denoted as &2 in the error message) that requires the role assignment.
  Assign the required role to the user. This can typically be done through the "Users" or "Roles" section, depending on the interface you are using.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  After assigning the role, verify that the user has the role by checking the user’s role assignments.
  Ensure that the role has the necessary privileges for the tasks the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Test the User Access:
  
  Have the user log in again and attempt to perform the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Management: Familiarize yourself with how roles and authorizations work in SAP HANA. This includes understanding the difference between roles, privileges, and users.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed instructions on user and role management in SAP HANA.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that roles are assigned following the principle of least privilege, granting users only the access they need to perform their job functions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional dependencies or configurations that may be affecting user access, or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.