How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH226 - User &1 is not authorized on InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 226

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH226 - User &1 is not authorized on InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH226 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a query or access data from an InfoProvider for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the InfoProvider.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific InfoProvider.
  InfoProvider Settings: The InfoProvider may have specific authorization settings that restrict access based on user roles or attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, they may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH226 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Check the authorization objects related to the InfoProvider (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH) and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary access rights.
  Ensure that the authorization objects are correctly configured to allow access to the specific InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access to the InfoProvider again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations related to InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles were recently transported, ensure that all necessary authorizations were included in the transport request and that they are correctly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP BW and HANA, such as:
  
  S_RS_COMP: Authorizations for InfoProviders.
  S_RS_AUTH: Authorizations for reporting.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  RSUSR003: User authorization check.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP BW or HANA.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RS2HANA_AUTH226 error.