How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES086 - Not authorized for reference query &1 on InfoProvider &2 (activity &3)

RSL_UTILITIES086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Not authorized for reference query &1 on InfoProvider &2 (activity &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES086 - Not authorized for reference query &1 on InfoProvider &2 (activity &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES086 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a reference query on a specific InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when a user attempts to access data or perform operations for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to execute a reference query on the specified InfoProvider. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that grant access to the InfoProvider.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  InfoProvider Restrictions: The InfoProvider itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to