How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS044 - No authorization to modify object &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No authorization to modify object &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS044 - No authorization to modify object &1. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS044 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to modify a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to change or modify a data object, such as a query, report, or data source.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions to modify the specific object.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: Even if a user has general roles, they may lack specific authorizations for the object in question.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you can assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done by a user with administrative privileges using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned include permissions for modifying the specific object type (e.g., queries, reports).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still cannot modify the object, check the specific authorization objects associated with the roles. You may need to adjust the authorizations for those objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user receives the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to modify the object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Common authorization objects related to BW/BI include S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT, and S_BI_QUERY.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS044.