How To Fix RSEC098 - Authorization interval with excluding expression deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Authorization interval with excluding expression deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC098 - Authorization interval with excluding expression deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSEC098 indicates that there is an issue with an authorization interval in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, this error occurs when an authorization interval that includes an excluding expression has been deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies in the authorization checks.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Deletion of Authorization Objects: An authorization object that was previously used in an authorization interval has been deleted or modified.
  Inconsistent Authorization Data: Changes in the authorization data structure or configuration that lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If authorization objects or roles were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC098 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU21 to check if the authorization objects related to the error are still available and correctly configured.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles that are associated with the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly assigned and that the authorization intervals are valid.
  
  
  
  Recreate Authorization Intervals:
  
  If the authorization interval has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done in the authorization maintenance area.
  Ensure that the excluding expressions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects or manually adjust the authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for authorizations using transaction RSUSR003 or RS_AUTHORITY_CHECK to identify any inconsistencies in the authorization data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management for additional guidance on handling authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSUSR003: User Comparison
  RS_AUTHORITY_CHECK: Check Authorizations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSEC098 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSEC098 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.