How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK066 - Privilege EXECUTE on procedure GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS (SYS) is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Privilege EXECUTE on procedure GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS (SYS) is missing

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

See note 1899222.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK066 - Privilege EXECUTE on procedure GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS (SYS) is missing ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK066 indicates that the user executing a certain operation does not have the necessary privileges to execute the procedure GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS in the SYS schema. This procedure is typically used in the context of SAP HANA to retrieve metadata about database objects.
  Cause
  The error occurs because the user lacks the EXECUTE privilege on the GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS procedure. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user is not assigned the necessary roles that include the required privileges.
  The privileges may have been revoked or not granted during the initial setup.
  The user is trying to perform an operation that requires access to system-level procedures without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you need to grant the necessary privileges to the user. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Grant Privileges: You need to grant the EXECUTE privilege on the GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS procedure to the user. This can be done using the following SQL command:
  GRANT EXECUTE ON "SYS"."GET_PROCEDURE_OBJECTS" TO "<username>";
  Replace <username> with the actual username of the user encountering the error.
  
  
  Check Roles: If the user is part of a role, you may want to check if that role has the necessary privileges. If not, you can either add the privilege to the role or assign a different role that has the required access.
  
  
  Re-test the Operation: After granting the privilege, have the user re-attempt the operation that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  User Privileges: In SAP HANA, user privileges are essential for controlling access to database objects. It's important to manage these privileges carefully to maintain security and functionality.
  Roles and Authorizations: SAP HANA uses roles to group privileges. It is a best practice to manage user access through roles rather than granting privileges directly to users.
  Documentation: For more detailed information on user privileges and roles in SAP HANA, refer to the official SAP HANA documentation or the SAP Help Portal.
  
  Additional Considerations
  
  Audit and Compliance: Regularly audit user privileges to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that no unnecessary privileges are granted.
  Testing in Development: If you are making changes in a production environment, consider testing in a development or test environment first to avoid unintended disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_CHECK066 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the required procedures.