How To Fix RSEC261 - Characteristic(s)/dimensions of authorization deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Characteristic(s)/dimensions of authorization deleted

What causes this issue?

The selected characteristic dimensions were deleted.
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC261 - Characteristic(s)/dimensions of authorization deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSEC261 indicates that certain characteristics or dimensions of an authorization have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are changes made to the authorization objects or the underlying data model.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Data Model: The characteristics or dimensions that were previously part of the authorization have been removed or modified in the data model.
  Authorization Object Changes: If the authorization objects have been altered, it can lead to inconsistencies in the authorization profiles.
  Transport Requests: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might lead to missing characteristics in the target system.
  Manual Deletion: An administrator may have manually deleted or modified the characteristics in the authorization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects in the relevant roles to see if the characteristics or dimensions are indeed missing. You can do this using transaction code PFCG.
  Recreate or Adjust Authorizations: If the characteristics have been deleted, you may need to recreate the authorizations or adjust the existing ones to include the necessary characteristics.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction RSUSRAUTH to perform a consistency check on the authorizations. This can help identify any inconsistencies in the authorization profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand what changes were made to the data model or authorization objects that could have led to this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  RSUSRAUTH - User Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues for any patches or updates that may address this specific error.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, especially in the context of BW/BI, to better understand how characteristics and dimensions are managed.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.