How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH051 - Enter at least one InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter at least one InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH051 - Enter at least one InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH051 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query or report that requires authorization checks against InfoProviders. The error message indicates that no InfoProvider has been specified for the authorization check, which is necessary for the system to determine the appropriate access rights for the user.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No InfoProvider Selected: The user has not selected any InfoProvider in the query or report execution.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the authorization settings or the query definition that prevents the system from recognizing the InfoProvider.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider, leading to the system not being able to process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an InfoProvider:
  
  Ensure that you have selected at least one InfoProvider in your query or report. This can usually be done in the query designer or report settings.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  If you are using a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer to ensure that the InfoProvider is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Settings:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after attempting to execute the query.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and authorizations were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoProvider and authorization checks to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSO1: To create or manage InfoProviders.
  RSO2: To manage InfoObjects.
  RSRT: To execute queries and analyze performance.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to InfoProviders and authorization checks.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on setting up InfoProviders and managing authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH051 error and successfully execute your queries or reports in SAP BW.