How To Fix RSAN_PR048 - No authorization to change folder '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_PR -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No authorization to change folder '&1'

What causes this issue?

You do not have the required authorization to change folder '&V1&'.
The authorization check was performed using authorization object RSANPR
and application (RSAN_APPL) '&V2&' (see
<DS:DE.RSAN_PR_APPL_AUTH_INHERITED>authorization check by parent folder
</>).
To create a subfolder, you also need change authorization for the parent
folder.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_PR048 - No authorization to change folder '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_PR048 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific folder in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to modify a folder that they do not have permission to access.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific folder they are trying to change. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Folder Permissions: The folder may have specific permissions set that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for folder management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_PR048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Folder Permissions:
  
  Navigate to the folder in question and check its permissions. Ensure that the user or the user's role has the necessary permissions to modify the folder.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for folder management. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs specific authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with their roles. Common authorization objects related to folder management in BW/BI include:
  
  S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BW Workbench)
  S_BI_CONT (Authorizations for BI Content)
  S_BI_INFOPROV (Authorizations for InfoProviders)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and role-based access control for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they align with the user's job responsibilities and that they have the necessary access to perform their tasks without compromising security.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAN_PR048 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to modify the folder in question.