How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS044 - Missing authorization for activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Missing authorization for activity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS044 - Missing authorization for activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS044 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization for a specific activity in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user for the specific activity they are trying to perform. This could be related to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data or functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO_RES_QMSGS044 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the activity the user is trying to perform.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify specific missing authorization objects, you can add them to the user’s role or request that your SAP security team do so.
  Ensure that the authorizations are aligned with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW/BI activities include S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT, and S_BI_OA. You may need to check which specific objects are relevant to the activity in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP BW/BI.
  Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSO_RES_QMSGS044 error.