How To Fix RSEC294 - Authorization incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Authorization incomplete

What causes this issue?

The authorization contains no or incomplete information and will not be
saved.
This could be because no characteristic was selected or because no
intervals or hierarchy authorizations were created for the selected
characteristics.

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 RSEC294 - Authorization incomplete ?

  The SAP error message RSEC294, which states "Authorization incomplete," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access data or execute a query for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific data or execute the query. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  
  Data Access Restrictions: The user may have authorizations for certain data but not for others, leading to incomplete access.
  
  
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific InfoObjects or queries.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC294 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the relevant InfoProviders, queries, and data access.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorization objects, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Access Control:
  
  If data access restrictions are in place (e.g., using authorization variables), ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data they are trying to query.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the user can now execute the query or access the data without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific guidance on authorization management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSUSR003: User Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to BW/BI, such as S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT, and others that may be relevant to your specific queries and data access.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC294 error effectively.