How To Fix RSL_MI053 - No authorization for this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_MI - Analytic Indexes

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No authorization for this action

What causes this issue?

To perform the action in question, you need the authorization for
activity '&SYST-MSGV1&' in authorization object S_RS_AINX.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_MI053 - No authorization for this action ?

  The SAP error message RSL_MI053, which states "No authorization for this action," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The specific action may be restricted by authorization objects that the user does not have access to.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the roles may not be properly assigned.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the action are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will show which authorization object was not met.
  If you identify the missing authorization object, you can work with your security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with details of the error and the action you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, test the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they control access to various functionalities in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model used in SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to the RSL_MI053 error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSL_MI053 error message in SAP.