How To Fix RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV018 - Make sure that you assign the selected privileges to SAP user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Make sure that you assign the selected privileges to SAP user &1

What causes this issue?

The selected privileges cannot be assigned to technical SAP<SID> user
&V1& automatically. In SAP HANA the user granting an assignment and the
user being granted the assignment cannot be identical.

System Response

The selected privileges cannot be assigned to technical SAP<SID> user
&V1& automatically.

How to fix this error?

Assign the selected privileges to technical SAP<SID> user &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV018 - Make sure that you assign the selected privileges to SAP user &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV018 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA when there is an issue with user privileges. This error indicates that the selected privileges have not been assigned to the specified SAP user, which is necessary for the user to access certain functionalities or data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Privileges: The user does not have the required privileges assigned to access the HANA database or specific objects within it.
  Incorrect User Mapping: The user might not be correctly mapped to the HANA database user or the privileges are not correctly assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles that contain the necessary privileges may not be assigned to the user.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP BW/4HANA system or the HANA database that prevent the assignment of privileges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Privileges:
  
  Go to the HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit and check if the user has the necessary privileges assigned.
  Ensure that the user has the required roles that include the necessary privileges.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Privileges:
  
  If the privileges are missing, you can assign them using the HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit.
  Navigate to the "Users" section, find the user, and assign the required roles or privileges.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the roles containing the necessary privileges are correctly assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  You can do this through transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check User Mapping:
  
  Verify that the SAP user is correctly mapped to the corresponding HANA database user.
  This can be done in the SAP BW/4HANA system settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Privilege Assignment:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the privilege assignment process to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed steps on user and privilege management in SAP BW/4HANA and HANA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_ASSIGN_PRIV018 error and ensure that the necessary privileges are assigned to the user.