How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH168 - NOT_ALLOWED: &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: NOT_ALLOWED: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH168 - NOT_ALLOWED: &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH168 NOT_ALLOWED: &1 &2 &3 &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue related to the search or access of certain objects, such as InfoProviders, queries, or other data sources.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that a certain operation is not allowed for the specified objects. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform operations on the specified objects.
  Object Status: The object you are trying to access may be in a status that does not allow certain operations (e.g., it might be locked or inactive).
  Incorrect Object Type: The operation may be attempted on an object type that does not support it.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific objects being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOS_SEARCH168 NOT_ALLOWED error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the objects in question. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Status:
  
  Check the status of the objects (e.g., InfoProviders, queries) to ensure they are active and not locked. You can do this through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  
  Review Object Types:
  
  Make sure that the operation you are trying to perform is valid for the type of object you are working with. Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific object types.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look into system logs (transaction SM21) or short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW/BI to understand the context of the objects you are working with.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSOS_SEARCH168 NOT_ALLOWED error in your SAP environment.