How To Fix RSEC262 - Characteristic(s)/dimension(s) of authorization not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Characteristic(s)/dimension(s) of authorization not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC262 - Characteristic(s)/dimension(s) of authorization not deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSEC262 indicates that there was an attempt to delete characteristics or dimensions of an authorization object, but the deletion was not successful. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when managing authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Existing Authorizations: The characteristic or dimension you are trying to delete is still being used in existing authorizations. If there are active authorizations that reference the characteristic, SAP will not allow you to delete it.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the characteristic or dimension in other objects, such as InfoObjects, queries, or roles.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The characteristic might be part of an authorization object that is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC262 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Review the existing authorizations that reference the characteristic or dimension you are trying to delete. You can do this by using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if the characteristic is being used.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the characteristic is being used in any roles or authorizations, you will need to remove it from those roles or authorizations before you can delete it.
  
  
  Delete Authorizations: If necessary, delete or modify the authorizations that are using the characteristic. Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make these changes.
  
  
  Check for Queries: If the characteristic is used in any queries, you may need to adjust or delete those queries as well.
  
  
  Use Transaction RSECADMIN: You can use transaction RSECADMIN to manage authorizations and check for any inconsistencies or dependencies related to the characteristic.
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion: Once you have ensured that there are no dependencies or active authorizations using the characteristic, you can attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSECADMIN, PFCG, and SU01 for managing authorizations and roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP BW/BI.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for assistance, or consult SAP support for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC262 error and successfully delete the characteristic or dimension from the authorization object.