How To Fix RSEC026 - Authorization missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Authorization missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC026 - Authorization missing ?

  The SAP error message RSEC026 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorizations to access a specific object or transaction in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where authorization checks are crucial for data security and access control.
  Cause:
  The RSEC026 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary authorizations for the specific data or transaction.
  Data Access Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on data access that prevent them from viewing or manipulating certain data sets.
  Profile Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations that have not been properly updated or propagated to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC026 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Analyze the output to determine which authorization is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or data access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSEC026 authorization error effectively.