How To Fix RSM896 - You have no authorization for InfoObject catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 896

• Message text: You have no authorization for InfoObject catalog &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM896 - You have no authorization for InfoObject catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSM896 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific InfoObject catalog in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access reports, queries, or data models that utilize InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific InfoObject catalog referenced in the error message. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the InfoObject catalog.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to InfoObjects may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that remove access to certain InfoObjects or catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM896 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the InfoObject catalog.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the required authorization objects (e.g., S_INFO, S_TABU_DIS).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still cannot access the InfoObject catalog, check the specific authorization objects related to InfoObjects (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH).
  Adjust the authorizations as needed to grant access to the InfoObject catalog.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the InfoObject catalog again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_INFO: Authorization for InfoObjects
  S_TABU_DIS: Table Access Authorization
  S_RS_COMP: Authorization for InfoProvider
  S_RS_AUTH: Authorization for Reporting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and InfoObject catalogs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSM896 error.