How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH238 - Revoking...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Revoking...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH238 - Revoking... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH238 typically relates to authorization issues when trying to access or execute certain operations in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This error often occurs when a user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action, such as accessing a data source, executing a report, or managing data models.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the data or execute the transaction.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: Changes in the authorization objects or roles in the system can lead to this error if the user’s roles are not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If roles or authorizations were transported from one system to another, they may not have been properly assigned or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH238 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Changes:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the roles and authorizations were correctly transported and assigned 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 or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the actions you are trying to perform. Common objects include S_BW_AUTH, S_USER_AUTH, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing authorizations and roles in SAP BW and HANA environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS2HANA_AUTH238 error.