How To Fix RSM908 - You are not authorized to maintain the InfoSource

RSM908 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 908

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the InfoSource

What causes this issue?

InfoSource: &v1&
Application component: &v2&

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 InfoSource you require authorization for authorization
object <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench - InfoSource (Release > BW 3.x)</>
with application component &v2& and activity &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM908 - You are not authorized to maintain the InfoSource ?

  The SAP error message RSM908, which states "You are not authorized to maintain the InfoSource," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify an InfoSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various objects, including InfoSources, is controlled through authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when trying to maintain or modify the InfoSource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, helping you identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include