How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH161 - Assigning SQL privilege SELECT on &1 to &2...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Assigning SQL privilege SELECT on &1 to &2...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH161 - Assigning SQL privilege SELECT on &1 to &2... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH161 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with authorizations related to SQL privileges on HANA database objects. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign the SQL privilege SELECT on a specific object (denoted by &1) to a specific user or role (denoted by &2), but it is unable to do so due to insufficient authorizations or configuration issues.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user or role attempting to assign the privilege does not have the necessary authorizations to grant SQL privileges on the specified object.
  Object Not Found: The object (e.g., table, view) specified in the error message may not exist or may not be accessible in the current context.
  Role Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the role assignment or the way roles are configured in the system.
  Database Connection Issues: There could be connectivity issues with the HANA database that prevent the assignment of privileges.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH161 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or role attempting to assign the privilege has the necessary authorizations. This typically requires the GRANT option for the specific SQL privilege on the object.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Confirm that the object (e.g., table or view) exists in the HANA database and is accessible. You can use HANA Studio or SQL console to check for the existence of the object.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  Review the role configuration in transaction PFCG to ensure that the roles are correctly set up and that the necessary privileges are included.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the connection to the HANA database to ensure that it is active and functioning correctly. You can test the connection using the HANA Studio or other database management tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in HANA and BW to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management in HANA.
  HANA Security Guide: Review the HANA Security Guide for best practices on managing authorizations and privileges.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS2HANA_AUTH161 error.