How To Fix RSDS235 - You are not authorized to read all files (S_RS_DS, subobject FILE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 235

• Message text: You are not authorized to read all files (S_RS_DS, subobject FILE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS235 - You are not authorized to read all files (S_RS_DS, subobject FILE) ?

  The SAP error message RSDS235 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to read certain files in the context of Data Services or Data Warehousing. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access data sources or files that require specific authorizations that have not been granted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the RSDS235 error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified files. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Subobject Restrictions: The specific subobject (in this case, FILE) may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS235 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, particularly S_RS_DS for Data Services.
  The subobject FILE should be included in the authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing files.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user has the role but still encounters the error, check if the authorizations within the role need to be modified to include access to the specific files or directories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the security guide for your specific SAP version to understand the required authorizations for accessing files in the context of your application.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user profiles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_RS_DS: This object is specifically related to Data Services and may have various fields that need to be populated correctly to grant access.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSDS235 error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.