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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Common authorization objects for BW InfoProviders include S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_OA (for operational authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the reference query again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues in BW or specific to the error message RSL_UTILITIES086 for any additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts in BW and how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSL_UTILITIES086 error message.