How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION252 - User &1 only has display authorization for InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: User &1 only has display authorization for InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION252 - User &1 only has display authorization for InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION252 indicates that a user (denoted as &1) only has display authorization for a specific InfoProvider (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires more than just display access, such as executing a query, modifying data, or accessing certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the requested action on the specified InfoProvider. The user may only have read (display) access, which restricts them from executing certain operations that require write or change permissions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user needs more than display access, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that provide the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to the InfoProvider, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that control access to the InfoProvider. Common objects include:
  
  S_BI_CONT (for content access)
  S_BI_QUERY (for query execution)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the user can perform the required actions without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult with 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 documentation on authorization concepts in BW/BI for a deeper understanding of how authorizations work and how to manage them effectively.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with business needs and security policies.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive data and functionalities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_EXCEPTION252 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.