How To Fix RSM899 - You are not authorized to maintain DataSource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 899

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain DataSource &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain DataSource &v1&. For this reason the
DataSource is displayed only.
Source system: &v2&
Subobject: &v3&
Activity: &v4&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You require authorization for the authorization object for the
DataSource <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench - DataSource (Release > BW 3.x
)</> with the field values stated above and activity &4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM899 - You are not authorized to maintain DataSource &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSM899, which states "You are not authorized to maintain DataSource &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to maintain the specified DataSource. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that control access to DataSources.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the required permissions for the specific DataSource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for maintaining DataSources.
  Look for authorization objects such as S_BW_AUTH (for BW authorizations) and S_DATASET (for data source access).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transactions and authorizations for DataSource maintenance.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP BW, especially those related to DataSource maintenance.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to DataSource maintenance include:
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSD1 (DataSource Maintenance)
  
  
  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 causing the RSM899 error message.