How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH436 - User is unlocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: User is unlocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH436 - User is unlocked ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH436 indicates that a user is unlocked but still does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain functionalities or data in the SAP HANA system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when using SAP HANA as a database for reporting and analytics.
  Cause:
  
  User Unlocked: The user account is indeed unlocked, meaning that the account is active and not locked due to failed login attempts or other security measures.
  Insufficient Authorizations: Even though the user is unlocked, they may not have the required authorizations or roles assigned to perform specific actions or access certain data in the SAP HANA environment.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the tasks they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that provide the required authorizations.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to determine which roles are needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that are required for the actions the user is attempting. This can be done using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check failure.
  
  
  
  Test User Access:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues in SAP BW or HANA for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to user authorizations in your version of SAP.
  Security Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.