How To Fix RSDMDM017 - You do not have authorization for characteristic variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMDM - RSDMDM

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You do not have authorization for characteristic variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMDM017 - You do not have authorization for characteristic variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMDM017, which states "You do not have authorization for characteristic variant &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a characteristic variant in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) without the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific characteristic variant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Characteristic Variant Not Defined: The characteristic variant may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the user's role.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the characteristic variant may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the characteristic variant in question. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_BI_WA for BW authorizations) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the characteristic variant.
  
  
  Transaction SU53: If the user encounters this error, they can run transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  Role Maintenance: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the characteristic variant.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific details on the authorization objects related to the characteristic variants.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to characteristics and variants in SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMDM017 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the characteristic variant.