How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH221 - Authorization-relevant characteristic &1 is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Authorization-relevant characteristic &1 is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH221 - Authorization-relevant characteristic &1 is available ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH221 typically indicates an authorization issue related to a characteristic in a data model or reporting environment, particularly when working with SAP HANA and BW (Business Warehouse) systems. This error suggests that a specific authorization-relevant characteristic is available but not properly authorized for the user or role attempting to access it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics may not have been reflected in the authorization objects.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or authorization objects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the characteristic are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, modify the role in PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects related to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the authorization objects are correctly defined and assigned to the user roles.
  
  
  
  Update Authorization Data:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, you may need to regenerate the authorization data. This can be done using transaction RS_AUTHORITY_CHECK or by executing the relevant report to update the authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RS_AUTHORITY_CHECK: Check Authorizations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RS2HANA_AUTH221 or similar authorization errors.
  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 authorization issue related to the RS2HANA_AUTH221 error message.