How To Fix RSO021 - Authorization relevance reset for characteristic &1

RSO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Authorization relevance reset for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The version of characteristic &V1&<(>,<)> which is about to be installed
from content<(>,<)> is not flagged as authorization-relevant. Since the
current version of characteristic &V1& is flagged as
authorization-relevant<(>,<)> the setting will be reset and a security
breach may arise.

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?

Check characteristic &V1& once the installation from content has been
completed successfully. Make sure that authorization relevance for
characteristic &V1& is enabled.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO021 - Authorization relevance reset for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO021, which states "Authorization relevance reset for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to authorization settings for specific characteristics in InfoObjects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSO021 indicates that the authorization relevance for a characteristic has been reset. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Changes in InfoObject Settings: If the authorization relevance of a characteristic is changed (e.g., from relevant to not relevant), it can trigger this message.
  Transport Requests: If changes are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the authorization settings are not properly aligned, this error may occur.
  Data Model Changes: Modifications in the data model, such as changes in the InfoProvider or the underlying data structure, can also lead to this message.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Solution:
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