How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES080 - No authorization for workspace query &1 (workspace &2, activity &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No authorization for workspace query &1 (workspace &2, activity &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES080 - No authorization for workspace query &1 (workspace &2, activity &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES080 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a workspace query in SAP Analytics or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a workspace or perform an activity for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific workspace or activity.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for accessing the workspace or executing the query.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that the user is trying to access within the workspace.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the workspace and query.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the workspace and the specific activities they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error message and the workspace/query you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to workspaces and queries in SAP BW. Common objects include S_RS_COMP (for query components) and S_RS_AUTH (for query authorizations).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to user authorizations and role management for more detailed instructions on managing user access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSL_UTILITIES080 error.