How To Fix RSPLS418 - You are not authorized to display sequence &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 418

• Message text: You are not authorized to display sequence &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS418 - You are not authorized to display sequence &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS418, which states "You are not authorized to display sequence &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access a sequence (such as a data flow or a process chain) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific sequence they are trying to access. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or execute the sequence.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the sequence that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS418 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the sequence.
  Check for the authorization objects related to SAP BW, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content-related authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP BW and how they relate to sequences and data flows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to RSPLS418 for additional context or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management in BW to better understand how to manage access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSPLS418 error.