How To Fix RSDD821 - No authorization to perform this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 821

• Message text: No authorization to perform this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD821 - No authorization to perform this action ?

  The SAP error message RSDD821, which states "No authorization to perform this action," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when accessing reports, data models, or performing administrative tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific InfoProviders, queries, or data sources that the user is trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (like S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations. This typically requires access to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to BW/BI, such as:
  
  S_RS_COMP: Authorizations for InfoProviders
  S_RS_AUTH: Authorizations for reporting and query execution
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on authorization management in SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSDD821 error message.