How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH164 - Unable to build SQL to retrieve number of results without authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Unable to build SQL to retrieve number of results without authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH164 - Unable to build SQL to retrieve number of results without authorizations ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH164 indicates that the system is unable to build the SQL query necessary to retrieve the number of results due to authorization issues. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or objects.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query does not have the required authorizations to access the data source or the specific objects involved in the query.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that grant access to the necessary data.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it based on their roles or profiles.
  Incorrect User Settings: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required data sources.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the data source in the SAP BW or HANA system to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing the data.
  
  
  
  Test with a Different User:
  
  If possible, test the same query with a user who has full access to see if the issue is indeed related to authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source or query to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on authorization concepts in SAP BW and HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the RSOS_SEARCH164 error.