How To Fix RSM905 - You are not authorized to maintain the data transfer process


RSM905 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSM -

  • Message number: 905

  • Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the data transfer process

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  • What causes this issue?

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    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?

    To maintain the data transfer process you require authorization for the
    authorization object <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench - Data Transfer
    Process</> with the field values stated above and activity 23.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM905 - You are not authorized to maintain the data transfer process ?
    The SAP error message RSM905, which states "You are not authorized to maintain the data transfer process," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a Data Transfer Process (DTP) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific DTP or the related objects in SAP BW. This can happen due to: Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions to maintain DTPs. Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the DTP maintenance functions.
    Solution: To resolve the RSM905 error, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will

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