How To Fix RSEC051 - Authorization incomplete for user &1, object &2 (&3,&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Authorization incomplete for user &1, object &2 (&3,&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC051 - Authorization incomplete for user &1, object &2 (&3,&4) ?

  The SAP error message RSEC051 indicates that there is an authorization issue for a user trying to access a specific object. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization checks, particularly in the area of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error message RSEC051 is triggered when:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific object.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data access level that the user is trying to access, which are not covered by their current authorizations.
  Object Type: The object type (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider) may require specific authorizations that the user lacks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC051 error, you can 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 authorizations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Role Definitions:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the specific object (e.g., InfoProvider, InfoObject).
  
  
  
  Authorization Analysis:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization was missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code ST01 to perform a trace and analyze the authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to adjust the role definitions or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user after making changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the error. For example, in BW, you might need to look at objects like S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSEC051 error message.