How To Fix RSDD_LM016 - You are not authorized to activate CompositeProvider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate CompositeProvider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM016 - You are not authorized to activate CompositeProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM016, which states "You are not authorized to activate CompositeProvider &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to activate a CompositeProvider in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the activation. The specific authorization object that is usually involved in this scenario is S_RS_AUTH, which controls access to reporting and data modeling objects in SAP BW.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile or PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations to activate CompositeProviders. The roles should include access to the relevant authorization objects, particularly S_RS_AUTH with the appropriate activity (e.g., 03 for display, 06 for change, and 09 for execute).
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU53:
  
  If the user encounters the error, they can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user attempt to activate the CompositeProvider again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RS_AUTH: This object is crucial for authorizations related to reporting and data modeling in SAP BW.
  S_BI_WB: This object may also be relevant for authorizations related to the BW Workbench.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW and how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to CompositeProvider activation and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully activate the CompositeProvider.