How To Fix RSEC054 - No authorization for generation of authorization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No authorization for generation of authorization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC054 - No authorization for generation of authorization &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC054 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to generate an authorization object in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly in the area of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to create or modify authorization objects. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow for the generation of authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for generating authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles in PFCG to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to BW/BI include:
  
  S_BI_WA (BI: Authorization for BW Queries)
  S_BI_CONT (BI: Authorization for BI Content)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activities (like create, change, display) for the authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept is crucial. It involves roles, profiles, and authorization objects that define what actions users can perform in the system.
  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 cause of the RSEC054 error message.