How To Fix RSGMD_MSG008 - You only have display authorization for data model &1

RSGMD_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSGMD_MSG - Message Class

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You only have display authorization for data model &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSGMD_MSG008 - You only have display authorization for data model &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSGMD_MSG008 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action on a data model for which they only have display authorization. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud, where users may have different levels of access to data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user tries to modify or perform actions that require write access (such as editing, deleting, or creating objects) on a data model, but their user role or profile only grants them display access. This can happen due to:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user’s assigned roles do not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may have been configured to restrict access to certain users or roles.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for the required access.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue,