How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW126 - External SAP HANA view: Authorization variable '&1' is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 126

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Authorization variable '&1' is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW126 - External SAP HANA view: Authorization variable '&1' is ignored ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW126 indicates that there is an issue with an authorization variable in an external SAP HANA view. Specifically, the message states that the authorization variable &1 is being ignored, which typically means that the variable is not being recognized or is not properly configured in the context of the HANA view.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Variable: The authorization variable may not be defined in the HANA view or may not be correctly mapped.
  Incorrect Variable Name: The variable name referenced in the error message may be misspelled or not match the expected name in the HANA view.
  Incompatibility with HANA Views: Some authorization variables that work in traditional SAP BW queries may not be compatible with HANA views.
  User Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the variable.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Verify that the authorization variable &1 is defined in the HANA view. Ensure that it is correctly set up to filter data based on user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Variable Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the variable is correctly mapped in the HANA view. Check if the variable is being used in the right context and that it is properly referenced.
  
  
  
  Correct Variable Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case of the variable name in both the HANA view and the query. Ensure that they match exactly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user executing the query. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and permissions to access the data related to the authorization variable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific HANA view and authorization variables to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the HANA view again to see if the error persists. You may also want to test with different user roles to ensure that the authorization variable behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling authorization variables in HANA views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  HANA Studio: Use SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE to analyze the HANA view and its variables more closely.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.