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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 905

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

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
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Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for maintaining DTPs.
  The relevant authorization objects for DTP maintenance typically include:
  
  S_BW_TDPT (for Data Transfer Process)
  S_BW_AUTH (for general BW authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific DTP and the associated InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the DTP again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSECADMIN: Authorization Management for BW
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management in SAP BW.
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business needs and security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM905 error and gain the necessary access to maintain the data transfer process in SAP BW.