How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH217 - User &1 is not authorized on query &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized on query &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH217 - User &1 is not authorized on query &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH217 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific query in SAP HANA. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when users attempt to execute queries for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific query.
  Query-Specific Authorization: The query may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the query.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on data access based on the user's role or profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the query.
  If the user is missing a role, you can assign it using transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization objects in the relevant roles.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the query (like S_BI_WA for BW queries) are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Check Query Properties:
  
  Review the properties of the query in the Query Designer to see if there are any specific authorization requirements set for the query.
  Ensure that the query is not restricted to specific user groups or roles that do not include the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP BW queries, such as S_BI_WA, S_BI_OA, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in BW or HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RS2HANA_AUTH217 error.