How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH199 - Checking InfoProviders...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Checking InfoProviders...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH199 - Checking InfoProviders... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH199 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are authorization issues related to InfoProviders in a BW system that is connected to SAP HANA. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain InfoProviders or data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the query or accessing the InfoProvider does not have the required authorizations assigned in the SAP BW system.
  Missing Roles: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific InfoProviders.
  Data Source Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data sources that the user can access, leading to this error when trying to check or access InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the InfoProviders in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the relevant InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If necessary, modify the authorization objects associated with the roles to include the required access for the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in BW and HANA for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  RS2HANA (HANA Data Source) for managing HANA-related data sources in BW.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors in BW/HANA environments.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH199 error effectively.