How To Fix RSB_GUI097 - No authorization for this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB_GUI - Open Hub Destination - GUI

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No authorization for this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB_GUI097 - No authorization for this function ?

  The SAP error message RSB_GUI097: No authorization for this function typically occurs when a user attempts to access a function or transaction in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific function or transaction.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that remove previously granted authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If roles or authorizations were transported from one system to another, they may not have been correctly assigned or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains one or more fields that define the specific authorizations required for a function.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorizations or the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSB_GUI097 error.