How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH290 - Revoking SQL privilege SELECT on &1 from user &2...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Revoking SQL privilege SELECT on &1 from user &2...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH290 - Revoking SQL privilege SELECT on &1 from user &2... ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH290 indicates that there is an issue with SQL privileges related to a user in the context of SAP HANA. Specifically, it suggests that the system is attempting to revoke the SELECT privilege on a specific object (denoted by &1) from a user (denoted by &2).
  Cause
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Privileges: The user or role attempting to revoke the privilege does not have the necessary permissions to perform the revoke operation.
  Object Not Found: The object from which the privilege is being revoked may not exist or may have been deleted.
  User Not Found: The user from whom the privilege is being revoked may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Role Management Issues: There may be issues with role assignments or the way privileges are managed in the system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH290 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Privileges: Ensure that the user or role attempting to revoke the privilege has the necessary permissions to do so. You may need to grant the REVOKE privilege to the user or role.
  
  
  Verify Object and User Existence: Confirm that the object (&1) and the user (&2) exist in the system. You can do this by querying the relevant system tables or using the SAP HANA Studio.
  
  
  Review Role Assignments: Check the role assignments for the user to ensure that they are correctly configured. If the user is part of a role that has the SELECT privilege, you may need to adjust the role configuration.
  
  
  Use Correct Syntax: Ensure that the SQL command used to revoke the privilege is correctly formatted. The syntax should follow the standard SQL format for revoking privileges.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP HANA documentation for specific details on privilege management and the REVOKE command.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If the object is part of a larger schema or has dependencies, ensure that revoking the privilege does not violate any integrity constraints.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  HANA Administration: Familiarize yourself with HANA administration tools and best practices for managing user privileges and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RS2HANA_AUTH290 error and implement an appropriate solution.