How To Fix RSEC428 - No read authorization for profile &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: No read authorization for profile &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC428 - No read authorization for profile &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RSEC428 "No read authorization for profile &1 (&2)" typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with data access in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to read data from a specific profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified data.
  Profile Configuration: The profile mentioned in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the data access.
  Data Source Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data source that prevent the user from accessing the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the profile mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Profile Configuration:
  
  Verify that the profile mentioned in the error message is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the profile exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the user attempts to access the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the data in SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and data access to understand how to properly configure and manage user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSEC428 error message.