How To Fix RSM840 - You have no authorization for working with the aggregates for InfoCube &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: You have no authorization for working with the aggregates for InfoCube &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the aggregates of InfoCube '&V1&'.

System Response

The activity running was terminated.

How to fix this error?

To work with the aggregates you require the authorization for the
authorization object <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench - InfoCube</> with
InfoArea '&V1&', InfoCube '&V2&', InfoCube-subobject '&V3&' and activity
'&V4&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM840 - You have no authorization for working with the aggregates for InfoCube &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM840 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to work with aggregates for a specific InfoCube. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data in an InfoCube that has aggregates defined.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the aggregates associated with the specified InfoCube.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the aggregates of the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. The relevant authorization objects for BW aggregates typically include:
  
  S_RS_COMP (for InfoProvider access)
  S_RS_AUTH (for authorization checks in BW)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary access to the specific InfoCube and its aggregates.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., from development to production) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log in again and attempt to access the InfoCube to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSO1: Create InfoObject
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to ensure that users have the correct permissions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the RSM840 error message.