How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH196 - User &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: User &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH196 - User &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH196 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the user trying to access or perform actions in SAP HANA or SAP BW on HANA. The message usually states that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a certain action or access specific data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user (denoted as &1 in the error message). This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  The roles assigned to the user do not include the required permissions for the specific action or data access.
  Changes in the authorization model or roles that have not been updated for the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH196 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects and permissions related to HANA or BW on HANA.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated and that any changes are transported to the relevant systems if applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific authorization objects related to HANA and BW on HANA to ensure that all necessary permissions are covered.
  
  
  
  Contact Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if the issue persists, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP HANA and BW on HANA, such as S_BW_AUTH, S_HANA_AUTH, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in HANA or BW on HANA.
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the appropriate user groups that may have additional authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RS2HANA_AUTH196 error.