How To Fix RSANA_UMM_API008 - Missing authorization: activity(&1) entity(&2) scenario(&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSANA_UMM_API - UMM API Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Missing authorization: activity(&1) entity(&2) scenario(&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API008 - Missing authorization: activity(&1) entity(&2) scenario(&3) ?

  The SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API008 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific activity, entity, or scenario in the context of SAP Analytics. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to perform the action related to the specified activity, entity, or scenario.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific analytics operation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization objects or roles in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization was missing.
  Review the authorization objects that are relevant to the activity, entity, and scenario mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the specific activities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific authorization objects related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific analytics functions being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and support.