How To Fix RSDD_ZA036 - You are not authorized to execute BW Accelerator actions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_ZA - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute BW Accelerator actions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_ZA036 - You are not authorized to execute BW Accelerator actions ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_ZA036, which states "You are not authorized to execute BW Accelerator actions," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to perform actions related to the BW Accelerator (BWA) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user to execute BW Accelerator actions. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for BW Accelerator operations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the BW Accelerator functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for BW Accelerator actions.
  Look for authorization objects related to BW Accelerator, such as S_RS_BWACC (for BW Accelerator actions) and ensure they are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BW and BW Accelerator. Common objects include:
  
  S_RS_BWACC: Authorizations for BW Accelerator actions.
  S_BW_BWACC: General authorizations for BW Accelerator.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to BW Accelerator authorizations. Sometimes, there may be known issues or additional configurations required.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BW Accelerator and user authorizations to understand the necessary configurations and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the RSDD_ZA036 error message.