How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH218 - User &1 is not authorized on InfoObject &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 218

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH218 - User &1 is not authorized on InfoObject &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH218 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific InfoObject in the context of SAP HANA. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data extraction, reporting, or analysis where user permissions are critical for accessing data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the specified InfoObject.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the InfoObject in question.
  InfoObject Restrictions: The InfoObject may have specific restrictions or security settings that prevent access for certain users or roles.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from one system to another, the authorization settings may not have been properly transported or configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the InfoObject.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are already assigned but do not include the necessary authorizations, modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject Security Settings:
  
  Review the security settings of the InfoObject to ensure that it is not restricted for the user or the roles assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that the authorization objects related to the InfoObject have been properly transported and configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to InfoObjects in SAP BW or HANA.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific InfoObjects or general authorization management in SAP BW/HANA.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RS2HANA_AUTH218 error.