How To Fix RSM170 - No authorization for variant & from process type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No authorization for variant & from process type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM170 - No authorization for variant & from process type & ?

  The SAP error message RSM170 "No authorization for variant & from process type &" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations related to a variant of a process type, but the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified variant of the process type.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the variant or process type is not assigned to the user's role.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant being accessed may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  User Role Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to assign the necessary roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects.
  The relevant authorization object for variants is typically S_PROGRAM or S_VARIANT.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the variant exists and is correctly configured. You can check this in the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Verify that the variant is not restricted to specific users or user groups unless intended.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to programs and variants, such as S_PROGRAM (for program execution) and S_VARIANT (for variant access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check or create variants)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSM170 error message.