How To Fix RSDRCRM_SEG008 - You are not authorized to read MRIs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRCRM_SEG - Messages in RSDRCRM_SEG Package

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to read MRIs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG008 - You are not authorized to read MRIs ?

  The SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG008, which states "You are not authorized to read MRIs," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a Multi-Source Data (MSD) or Multi-Source InfoObject (MRI) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific Multi-Source InfoObject or the data it contains.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to read the data from the InfoObject.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for reading MRIs are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for accessing the Multi-Source InfoObjects.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_RS_COMP (for reporting) and S_BI_WB (for BI workbench).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or patches that address authorization problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization concepts in BW and CRM to better understand how to manage user access and roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user details.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  RSUSR003: To analyze user authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDRCRM_SEG008 error and gain the necessary access to read the Multi-Source InfoObjects.