How To Fix RSDMD507 - No variant authorization check possible for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 507

• Message text: No variant authorization check possible for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD507 - No variant authorization check possible for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD507 "No variant authorization check possible for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with authorization checks related to characteristics in a query or report. This error indicates that the system cannot perform the necessary authorization checks for a specific characteristic because the required variant is not available or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the characteristic specified in the error message.
  Variant Not Defined: The variant for the query or report that includes the characteristic is not defined or is not accessible to the user.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant InfoObject or query.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization objects related to the characteristic may not be properly set up in the user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the characteristic in question. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant InfoObjects and queries.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Variants:
  
  If the variant is missing, create or adjust the variant for the query that includes the characteristic. This can be done in the query designer or by using transaction RSZ1 (Query Designer).
  Ensure that the variant is saved and that the user has access to it.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the InfoObject and that it is included in the query definition.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the characteristic. This can be done in transaction SU21 (Authorization Object Maintenance).
  Make sure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to review the authorization setup and ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  RSZ1: To access the Query Designer.
  SU21: To view and manage authorization objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in BW to understand how to properly configure and manage authorizations for characteristics and queries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDMD507 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.