How To Fix RSM841 - You do not have authorization for InfoSource &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 841

• Message text: You do not have authorization for InfoSource &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for master data InfoSource '&V2&'.

System Response

The current activity is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You require the authorization for the authorization object <ZH>Data
Warehousing Workbench - InfoSource (master data)</> 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 RSM841 - You do not have authorization for InfoSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM841 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific InfoSource in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a data extraction or reporting function that requires access to a particular InfoSource, but their user profile lacks the appropriate authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for the InfoSource.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the InfoSource.
  InfoSource Configuration: The InfoSource may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the latest roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the InfoSource in question.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can assign the required roles to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorizations for the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the required authorization objects are missing, you may need to create or modify them. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the InfoSource in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access to the InfoSource again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP BW, authorization objects related to InfoSources typically include S_BW_AUTH and S_BW_INFOCUBE.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations).
  RSO1: InfoSource maintenance (to check InfoSource settings).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM841 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the InfoSource.