How To Fix RSDHA163 - Not authorized to maintain BW specific flowgraph settings

RSDHA163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Not authorized to maintain BW specific flowgraph settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA163 - Not authorized to maintain BW specific flowgraph settings ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA163 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to maintain BW (Business Warehouse) specific flowgraph settings. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify flowgraph settings in SAP BW but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. In SAP BW, certain actions, such as maintaining flowgraph settings, require specific roles or authorizations to be assigned to the user. If these roles are not assigned, the user will encounter this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDHA163 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Look for roles that include permissions for BW flowgraph maintenance.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you will need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.