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 for roles) and check if the authorization you are trying to activate is already assigned.
  If it is, you may not need to activate it again.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user do not have conflicting authorizations that could lead to this error.
  If necessary, remove the conflicting role or authorization and try activating again.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU53:
  
  If you are unsure why the authorization is not working as expected, you can use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will provide insights into what authorizations are missing or causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Authorizations:
  
  If you believe the authorizations should be re-activated, you can try deactivating them first and then re-activating them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management for any specific guidance or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects involved can help in troubleshooting the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to authorization management.
  
  
  User Roles and Profiles: Familiarize yourself with how roles and profiles are structured in your SAP environment, as this can impact authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC331 error and manage authorizations effectively in your SAP system.