How To Fix RSO208 - You are not authorized to change documents for object &2 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You are not authorized to change documents for object &2 (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO208 - You are not authorized to change documents for object &2 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message RSO208 indicates that a user is not authorized to change documents for a specific object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to modify or update a document or object for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the specified object.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the object in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Object Locking:
  
  Check if the object is locked by another user. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks. If the object is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the specific object type to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or permissions, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Manage Locks
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the specific object type, you may need to check specific authorization objects related to BW or BusinessObjects, such as S_BW_AUTH for BW authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.