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 code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are missing based on the information from SU53.
  Common authorization objects related to database access include S_TABU_DIS (Table Access), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and others depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, modify the user’s roles to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or known issues related to the RS_DB_DB2116 error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further investigation.