How To Fix RSDA702 - Authorization check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA702 - Authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message RSDA702 ("Authorization check failed") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a Data Warehousing (BW) query or transaction without the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specific BW object or transaction.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific BW queries or data sources.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific InfoObjects or InfoProviders that the user is trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This transaction will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization objects related to BW queries, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content access).
  
  
  
  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 for the BW queries or transactions.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user has roles but still encounters the error, it may be necessary to modify the existing roles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for specific InfoObjects or InfoProviders that are being accessed in the query.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the query again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BW, such as S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT, and others that may be relevant to your specific BW setup.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing authorizations in your BW environment.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.