How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION078 - Current user is neither owner nor manager of the selected region

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Current user is neither owner nor manager of the selected region

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION078 - Current user is neither owner nor manager of the selected region ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION078 indicates that the current user does not have the necessary permissions to access or manage the selected region in the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) environment. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (like opening a region, executing a report, or making changes) for which they do not have the required ownership or managerial rights.
  Cause:
  
  User Permissions: The user is neither the owner nor a manager of the region they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in the BPC system that grant access to the specific region.
  Region Ownership: The region may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the necessary rights to view or modify it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned in the BPC system. This can be done by checking the user management settings in the BPC administration console.
  Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include permissions for the specific region.
  
  
  
  Region Ownership:
  
  Identify the owner of the region. If the user needs access, they may need to request ownership transfer or ask the current owner to grant them access.
  If the user is supposed to be a manager of the region, ensure that they are correctly assigned as a manager in the system.
  
  
  
  Request Access:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary permissions, they should contact their system administrator or the person responsible for managing user roles and permissions in the BPC system to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Security Settings:
  
  Review the security settings and configurations for the BPC environment to ensure that they align with the organization's access control policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BPC Security Model: Understanding the security model of SAP BPC is crucial. It typically involves roles, users, and permissions that dictate what actions users can perform on various regions.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BPC regarding user management and security settings for detailed guidance on configuring user roles and permissions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking permissions and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain the necessary access to the region in question.