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

RS_DME_SC_APPL408 - Overview

• 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