How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH181 - SQL statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: SQL statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH181 - SQL statement ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH181 typically relates to authorization issues when trying to access or execute certain operations in SAP HANA, particularly when using the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error can occur when a user does not have the necessary permissions to execute a specific SQL statement or access certain data objects.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the SQL statement or access the data objects involved.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that grant access to the required data or functions.
  Object Privileges: The user may lack specific object privileges on the database objects (like tables, views, etc.) that are being accessed in the SQL statement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH181 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and permissions to execute the SQL statement.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  Grant Object Privileges:
  
  If the error is related to specific database objects, ensure that the user has the necessary object privileges (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on those objects. This can be done using SQL commands or through the SAP HANA Studio.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Notes related to authorization issues in SAP HANA and BW for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the SQL statement again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and object privileges, to better understand how to manage user access.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.