How To Fix RSPLFA012 - You do have the authorization to change filters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFA -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You do have the authorization to change filters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFA012 - You do have the authorization to change filters ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFA012 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to change filters in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur when a user attempts to modify or create filters in a query or report but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to change filters in the specific query or report.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or queries that prevent the user from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for changing filters.
  Roles should include access to the relevant InfoObjects, queries, and any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to query execution and filter changes (e.g., S_BI_WA, S_BI_QUERY, etc.) are properly configured 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 to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects related to BW/BI queries and filters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries and check for issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Common authorization objects related to BW queries include S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BI Workbench) and S_BI_QUERY (Authorizations for BI Queries).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization problems related to this error message.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.