How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH109 - User &1 or privilege &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: User &1 or privilege &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH109 - User &1 or privilege &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH109 indicates that a user or a specific privilege does not exist in the context of accessing SAP HANA data. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access data for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user specified in the error message may not be created in the SAP HANA system.
  Privilege Does Not Exist: The privilege that the user is trying to access may not be defined or granted to the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to them to perform the action they are attempting.
  Incorrect User Mapping: If the system is integrated with other systems (like SAP BW or SAP ERP), there may be issues with user mapping or synchronization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Verify that the user mentioned in the error message exists in the SAP HANA database. You can do this by checking the user list in the HANA Studio or using SQL commands.
  
  
  
  Check Privileges:
  
  Ensure that the privilege mentioned in the error message exists. You can check this by querying the system views in HANA or using the HANA Studio.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user exists but lacks the necessary privileges, you need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required privileges. This can be done through the HANA Studio or SQL commands.
  
  
  
  User Mapping:
  
  If the user is coming from an external system, ensure that the user mapping is correctly set up and that the user is properly synchronized between systems.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the user and ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the required data or perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  HANA Studio: Use HANA Studio to manage users and privileges effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to user management and authorization checks in SAP.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that your user management and authorization practices align with SAP security best practices to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.