How To Fix RSM887 - You are not authorized for InfoObject &1

RSM887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 887

• Message text: You are not authorized for InfoObject &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for the InfoObject &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system checks firstly whether you have the authorization for the
authorization object S_RS_ADMWB wit sub-object InfoObject (general
authorization for all InfoObjects). If you don't have this
authorization, the system checks whether you have authorization for the
authorization object S_RSIOBJ (authorization for the particular
InfoObject specified)

How to fix this error?

You need either general authorization for InfoObjects (authorization
object S_RS_ADMWB- INFOOBJECT) or the authorization for this particular
InfoObject (authorization object S_RS_IOBJ)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM887 - You are not authorized for InfoObject &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSM887, which states "You are not authorized for InfoObject &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an operation on an InfoObject (such as a characteristic or key figure) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific InfoObject.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the InfoObject in question.
  InfoObject Status: The InfoObject may be in a status that restricts access, such as being in a development or inactive state.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (like S_TABU_DIS for table access or S_BI_WA for BW authorizations) may not be properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01