How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION203 - Invalid role &1 for InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Invalid role &1 for InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION203 - Invalid role &1 for InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION203 indicates that there is an issue with the role assignment for a specific InfoProvider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when a user tries to access an InfoProvider for which they do not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Role Assignment: The user does not have the required role assigned to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Role Not Active: The role assigned to the user may not be active or properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects related to the InfoProvider.
  InfoProvider Not Available: The InfoProvider might not be available in the current context or environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the configuration of the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the InfoProvider. Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant objects (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH).
  
  
  
  Activate Roles:
  
  If the role is not active, activate it in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Availability:
  
  Ensure that the InfoProvider is available and correctly configured in the system. You can check this in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles were recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION203 error in SAP.