How To Fix RSDHA505 - You are not authorized to execute SAP HANA analysis process '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 505

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute SAP HANA analysis process '&1'

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute SAP HANA analysis process '<(>&<)>1'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

In order to execute the SAP HANA Analysis Process you require
authorization for the authorization object 'Authorization for SAP HANA
Analysis Process' with the field values stated above and activity 16

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA505 - You are not authorized to execute SAP HANA analysis process '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA505 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific SAP HANA analysis process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a user attempts to run a query or analysis that they do not have the necessary permissions for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the specified analysis process. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to the HANA analysis process.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The user might lack specific object authorizations related to the analysis process or the underlying data sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the HANA analysis process. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Analysis Process Authorization:
  
  Check the specific analysis process in the SAP HANA studio or BW modeling tools to ensure that the user has been granted access to execute it. This may involve checking the settings in the analysis process itself.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP HANA to understand the specific authorizations required for the analysis process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, test the execution of the analysis process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor (to test queries)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SAP HANA or BW.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDHA505 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the SAP HANA analysis process.