How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH288 - Assigning &1 to user &2...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Assigning &1 to user &2...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH288 - Assigning &1 to user &2... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH288 typically occurs in the context of authorizations when working with SAP HANA and BW (Business Warehouse) systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with assigning a specific authorization object or role to a user.
  Cause:
  The error message RS2HANA_AUTH288 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the necessary authorizations to assign roles or objects to other users.
  Role Assignment Issues: There may be a problem with the role or authorization object being assigned, such as it not being properly defined or activated.
  User Lock: The user account being assigned may be locked or inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the roles or authorizations were transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH288 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the assignment has the necessary authorizations to assign roles or authorization objects. This may involve checking the user's profile and roles in transaction SU01 or SU10.
  
  
  
  Verify Role and Authorization Object:
  
  Check if the role or authorization object being assigned is correctly defined and active. You can do this in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the role is not locked and is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Verify the status of the user account being assigned. Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the roles were transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects are present and correctly configured in the target system. You may need to re-transport or adjust the roles.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RS2HANA_AUTH288 or authorization problems in general.
  
  
  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 underlying cause of the RS2HANA_AUTH288 error message.