How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH188 - Retrieving DBMS user for user &1...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Retrieving DBMS user for user &1...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH188 - Retrieving DBMS user for user &1... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH188 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA when there is an issue with the authorization or configuration related to the database user. The message indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the DBMS (Database Management System) user for the specified user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect DBMS User Configuration: The database user specified in the SAP system may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the HANA database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database or perform the required operations.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection between the SAP application and the HANA database.
  User Mapping Issues: The mapping between the SAP user and the HANA database user may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DBMS User Configuration:
  
  Verify that the DBMS user exists in the HANA database.
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles and privileges assigned to perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system and ensure they are sufficient for accessing the HANA database.
  Use transaction codes like SU01 to review user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Connection Verification:
  
  Test the connection to the HANA database from the SAP system to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
  You can use transaction DBACOCKPIT to check database connections.
  
  
  
  User Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the user mapping between the SAP user and the HANA database user is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  This can typically be done in the HANA database settings or through the SAP BW/4HANA configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for any specific guidance related to the error message RS2HANA_AUTH188.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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 Administration: Involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator, as they may have the necessary access and expertise to resolve database-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RS2HANA_AUTH188 error message.