How To Fix RSM916 - You are not authorized to maintain process chain &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 916

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain process chain &v1&.

System Response

<AB>Application component: &v2&</>
<AB>Subobject: &v3&</>
<AB>Activity: </>&v4&

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM916 - You are not authorized to maintain process chain &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSM916, which states "You are not authorized to maintain process chain &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a process chain in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to maintain or modify the specified process chain. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to process chain maintenance.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access or modify the process chain.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the BW process chain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining process chains. The relevant authorization objects typically include:
  
  S_BW_AUTH (for BW authorizations)
  S_BW_PROCESS (for process chain maintenance)
  
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or request the necessary roles from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to access the process chain again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BW_AUTH: Authorizations for BW
  S_BW_PROCESS: Authorizations for Process Chains
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and process chains in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM916 error and gain the necessary access to maintain the process chain.