How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH205 - InfoProvider &1 (type &2) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 (type &2) exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH205 - InfoProvider &1 (type &2) exists ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH205 typically indicates an authorization issue related to an InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error occurs when a user tries to access an InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for the InfoProvider.
  InfoProvider Type: The type of InfoProvider (e.g., DSO, InfoCube) may have specific authorization requirements that are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the InfoProvider.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) by looking at the roles assigned to the user and verifying the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If necessary, modify the authorization objects in the roles to include the required access for the InfoProvider.
  This may involve adding specific authorizations for the InfoProvider type (e.g., S_BI_WA for BW authorizations).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the InfoProvider again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects for BW include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_OA (for operational authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in BW and HANA.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.