How To Fix RSEC269 - Characteristic &1 not authorization relevant...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not authorization relevant...

What causes this issue?

The characteristic that you want to include in the authorization is
active, but it is not marked as authorization relevant and thus should
not be included in the authorization.
This happens for example, when you created the authorization in another
system, transported it, and now want to use it in the target system
without having marked the associated characteristics as authorization
relevant.
Only when intervals or hierarchy authorizations have been created, for
example with transport or generation, does the characteristic still
exist in the authorization. If you have just inserted it, you cannot
save it. On the one hand, this should prevent characteristics that are
not authorization relevant from being inserted and on the other hand, it
should help eliminate transport and generation inconsistencies.

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?

Mark the characteristic in InfoObject maintenance as authorization
relevant or remove the characteristic from the authorization.
Exceptions are <ZK>validity</>(0TCAVALID), <ZK>InfoProvider
</>(0INFOPROV) and <ZK>Activity </>(0TCAACTVT), which cannot be removed
and always have to be authorization relevant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC269 - Characteristic &1 not authorization relevant... ?

  The SAP error message RSEC269 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) is not relevant for authorization checks in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query or report that involves a characteristic that is not set up to be checked for authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be marked as authorization-relevant in the InfoObject settings. This means that the system does not consider it when performing authorization checks.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the characteristic may not be defined or assigned correctly in the user roles.
  Query Design: The query or report may be designed in a way that includes characteristics that are not relevant for authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSA1).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings to ensure that the characteristic is marked as "Authorization-relevant". If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are defined for the characteristic in question.
  You can do this by checking the role assignments in transaction PFCG and ensuring that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Query Design:
  
  If the characteristic is not meant to be authorization-relevant, consider modifying the query to exclude it or to handle it differently.
  You can also check if there are any filters or restrictions applied in the query that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP BW: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP BW is crucial. Characteristics can be set to be authorization-relevant or not, and this affects how data is accessed and reported.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage InfoObjects and other BW components.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance, where you can manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and how to manage them in BW.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.