How To Fix RSEC331 - Authorization is already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Authorization is already active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC331 - Authorization is already active ?

  The SAP error message RSEC331, which states "Authorization is already active," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics when there is an attempt to activate an authorization object that is already active for a user or role. This can happen during the process of managing authorizations, such as when you are trying to activate or modify authorizations for a user or role in the BW system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The most common cause is that the authorization you are trying to activate is already active for the user or role.
  Role Conflicts: There may be conflicting roles or authorizations that are already assigned to the user, leading to this message.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects or the way they are being managed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Authorizations: 
  
  Go to the user or role management transaction (e.g., SU01 for users, PFCG