How To Fix RSEC298 - Authorization not yet assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Authorization not yet assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC298 - Authorization not yet assigned ?

  The SAP error message RSEC298, which states "Authorization not yet assigned," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where users are trying to access data or reports for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the specific data or report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the data access is not properly configured or is missing.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source may have restrictions that prevent access based on user roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC298 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH) to ensure they are correctly set up to allow access to the required data.
  Make sure that the authorization values are correctly defined for the user or role.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they have been transported to the appropriate environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and help troubleshoot further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  RSECADMIN: BW Authorization Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW and how to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access needed for their job functions while maintaining security compliance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSEC298 error effectively.