How To Fix RS_DME_SC_APPL408 - No authorization for maintaining characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DME_SC_APPL - Messages for Scoring

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DME_SC_APPL408 - No authorization for maintaining characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS_DME_SC_APPL408 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a specific characteristic in the Data Warehousing environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to characteristics in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to maintain the characteristic. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user role does not include the necessary authorization objects that allow for maintaining characteristics.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_DME_SC_APPL408 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for maintaining characteristics. Common authorization objects related to characteristics in SAP BW include:
  
  S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BW)
  S_BI_CONT (Authorizations for BW Content)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations in these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the action that previously caused the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in SAP BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_DME_SC_APPL408 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain the characteristic in question.