How To Fix RSEC282 - User has not been assigned active authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: User has not been assigned active authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC282 - User has not been assigned active authorizations ?

  The SAP error message RSEC282 indicates that a user does not have the necessary active authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP Analytics, where user authorizations are critical for data access and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user has not been assigned the required authorizations in the relevant authorization objects.
  Inactive Roles: The roles assigned to the user may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profiles may not include the necessary permissions for the user to access the required data.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access to the system.
  Data Source Restrictions: The user may be trying to access a data source or InfoProvider for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles are active and properly configured with the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks specific authorizations, you may need to add them to the relevant roles or create a new role with the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user account is active and not locked. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Test Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check for the user. This transaction can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes to roles or authorizations are made, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the data or transactions the user is trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorizations or the RSEC282 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC282 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in the SAP system.