How To Fix RSDD049 - You are not authorized to activate the aggregates

RSDD049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 049

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate the aggregates

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD049 - You are not authorized to activate the aggregates ?

  The SAP error message RSDD049, which states "You are not authorized to activate the aggregates," typically occurs when a user attempts to activate aggregates in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. In SAP BW, activating aggregates requires specific authorizations that are usually defined in the role assigned to the user. If the user does not have the required permissions, the system will prevent them from activating aggregates.
  
  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. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations related to aggregate management. The relevant authorization object is typically S_RS_AUTH or S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you