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

RSDMDM017 - Overview

• 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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RSDMDM017 - Details

• 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