How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH204 - Revoking &1 from &2...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Revoking &1 from &2...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH204 - Revoking &1 from &2... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH204 typically relates to authorization issues when accessing SAP HANA data sources or when trying to execute certain operations in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that involve HANA. The message indicates that a specific authorization (or role) is being revoked from a user or a group of users.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA data source or perform the requested operation.
  Role Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations in the SAP system that affect the user's access rights.
  User Management Issues: Problems with user management, such as incorrect user assignments or missing roles in the user profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the HANA data source or perform the required operation.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  If there have been recent changes to roles or authorizations, review those changes to ensure that they have not inadvertently revoked necessary permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and check if the required authorizations are included in the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use the authorization trace (transaction code ST01) to identify which specific authorization is missing when the error occurs. This can help pinpoint the exact issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in SAP BW and HANA to understand the required roles and permissions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RS2HANA_AUTH204 error.