How To Fix RSDA166 - User &1 is authorized to delete archive data from InfoProvider &2


RSDA166 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

  • Message number: 166

  • Message text: User &1 is authorized to delete archive data from InfoProvider &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA166 - User &1 is authorized to delete archive data from InfoProvider &2 ?
    The SAP error message RSDA166 indicates that a user is attempting to delete archive data from an InfoProvider but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where data archiving is managed.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user attempting to delete archived data. In SAP, specific roles and authorizations are required to perform actions such as deleting data from InfoProviders, especially when it involves sensitive operations like data archiving.
    Solution: To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete archive data from the specified InfoProvider. Assign Required Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles.

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