How To Fix RSDHA045 - You are not authorized to display/change object type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You are not authorized to display/change object type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA045 - You are not authorized to display/change object type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA045 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display or change a specific object type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access or modify objects such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other related components.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific object type they are trying to access. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for the object type in question.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if a user has a role, the specific authorization objects within that role may not grant the required permissions for the object type.
  Object Type Not Defined: The object type referenced in the error message (represented by &1) may not be defined in the user's authorization profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDHA045 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the object type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the specific object type are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Common authorization objects related to BW/BI include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content management).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user details)
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSDHA045 error.