How To Fix RS_DB_DB2116 - Authorization check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB2 - Messages for DB2-z/OS Implementation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB2116 - Authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB2116: Authorization check failed typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with data extraction or reporting.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data or transactions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RS_DB_DB2116 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction