How To Fix RSEC299 - Select an authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Select an authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC299 - Select an authorization ?

  The SAP error message RSEC299, which states "Select an authorization," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics when a user attempts to execute a query or access data without the necessary authorizations. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid authorization object for the user to proceed with the requested action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specific data or execute the query.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the query or data source are not properly defined or assigned.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source may have restrictions that prevent access based on the user's current authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and what was missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign the necessary roles to the user or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated and that the user is assigned to the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Review the authorization objects related to the query or data source. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that the user has the necessary values assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the query or data access again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSEC299 error effectively.