How To Fix RSM836 - You only have authorization to display InfoSource &2


RSM836 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSM -

  • Message number: 836

  • Message text: You only have authorization to display InfoSource &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    You do not have the authorization to change the transactional data
    InfoSource #&V2&#.

    System Response

    The InfoSource #&V2&# is displayed.

    How to fix this error?

    To change the InfoSource you need the authorization for the
    authorization object <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench InfoSource
    (Transaction Data)</> with the application component #&V1&#, InfoSource
    #&V2&#, InfoSource subobject #&V3&# and activity #&V4&#.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


RSM836 - Details

  • The SAP error message RSM836 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions beyond displaying an InfoSource. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data in an InfoSource for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by insufficient authorization assigned to the user for the specific InfoSource. In SAP BW, different roles and authorizations control what actions a user can perform on various objects, including InfoSources. If a user is only authorized to display data but attempts to perform actions like editing or loading data, this error will be triggered.
    Solution: To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing. Review Role Assignments: Check the roles assigned to

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