How To Fix RSDRCRM_SEG007 - You are not authorized to execute steps on InfoProviders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRCRM_SEG - Messages in RSDRCRM_SEG Package

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute steps on InfoProviders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG007 - You are not authorized to execute steps on InfoProviders ?

  The SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG007 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain steps on InfoProviders in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP environment, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to access or execute operations on the specified InfoProviders.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for the InfoProviders in question.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific InfoProviders that prevent the user from executing certain actions.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProviders were recently transported from another system, the authorizations may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required InfoProviders. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If necessary, modify the roles to include the required authorizations for the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add them to the user's role. Common authorizations related to InfoProviders include:
  
  S_RS_COMP (Authorization for InfoProvider)
  S_RS_AUTH (Authorization for reporting)
  S_BI_WA (Authorization for BI Workbench)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform (e.g., read, write, execute).
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the InfoProviders were recently transported, ensure that the transport included the necessary authorization objects and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to InfoProviders and reporting functionalities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSDRCRM_SEG007 error.