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

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&#.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM836 - You only have authorization to display InfoSource &2 ?

  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