How To Fix RSDDG008 - You are not authorized to edit InfoCube &1

RSDDG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDG - Error Messages Demo Data Generation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit InfoCube &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDG008 - You are not authorized to edit InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDDG008, which states "You are not authorized to edit InfoCube &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify an InfoCube in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to edit the specified InfoCube. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the InfoCube.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The user might have general access but lacks specific authorizations for the InfoCube in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the