How To Fix RSEC351 - Automatic authorization check for BW reporting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Automatic authorization check for BW reporting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC351 - Automatic authorization check for BW reporting ?

  The SAP error message RSEC351 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the automatic authorization check for reporting. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested data or perform the desired action in BW reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the InfoProvider or the specific data being accessed.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the BW objects.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on user roles or characteristics.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the BW objects being accessed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Analysis:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Based on the output, you can determine what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles or create new authorizations as necessary.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH) are included in the roles.
  
  
  
  Data Access Control:
  
  If data access restrictions are in place (e.g., using authorization variables), ensure that the user meets the criteria for accessing the data.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were recently made to roles or authorizations, ensure that these changes have been transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  RSUSR003: User Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects used in BW reporting, such as:
  
  S_RS_COMP: Authorization for InfoProviders
  S_RS_AUTH: Authorization for reporting
  
  
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in BW and best practices for role design.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC351 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.