How To Fix RS_DB_DB2234 - Authorization check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB2234 - Authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB2234 indicates that an authorization check has failed, typically when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess. This error is often related to database access or specific data retrieval permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the required data or execute the transaction.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required database objects or transactions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific database objects that the user is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show you which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization objects that are relevant to the transaction or report being executed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, it may be necessary to modify the existing roles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU01:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles. Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction or report. Common objects include S_TABU_DIS for table access, S_PROGRAM for program execution, and others depending on the specific context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or report that is causing the error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on user authorization management and security roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization check failure indicated by the RS_DB_DB2234 error message.