How To Fix RSAN_PR050 - No authorization to display folder '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_PR -

• Message number: 050

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have the required authorization to display 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).

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_PR050 - No authorization to display folder '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_PR050 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display 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 access a folder that contains queries, reports, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified folder. 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 access to the folder.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_PR050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Folder Permissions:
  
  Check the folder's authorization settings in the SAP BW system. You can do this using transaction RSO1 (for InfoObjects) or RSO2 (for queries).
  Ensure that the user or the user's role has the necessary permissions to access the folder.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the folder.
  Use transaction PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW folder access include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  RSO1/RSO2: Access to InfoObjects and queries
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSAN_PR050 error.