How To Fix RSM842 - You only have authorization to display InfoSource &2

RSM842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 842

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to change the master 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 (Master
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 RSM842 - You only have authorization to display InfoSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM842 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions beyond displaying an InfoSource in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a task that requires higher-level permissions than what they currently possess.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual trying to access or manipulate the InfoSource. The specific authorization object that is often involved in this scenario is S_BI_WA (Authorization for BI Workbench), which controls access to various BW objects, including InfoSources.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for the InfoSource in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs additional permissions,