How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH150 - Authorization field is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Authorization field is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH150 - Authorization field is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH150 indicates that there is a missing authorization field in the context of a search operation, typically related to the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environment. This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a query or report without having the necessary authorizations to access certain data or objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific data or query being accessed.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source or InfoProvider being queried may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or the data model may have led to the user losing access to certain fields or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and what was missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are missing. This can be done by checking the documentation for the query or report being executed.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the query or report again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the data being accessed, such as S_BI_WA for BI authorizations.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing authorizations in BW/BI environments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.