How To Fix RSPLS553 - You are not authorized to display the data slices for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the data slices for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS553 - You are not authorized to display the data slices for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS553 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display data slices for a specific InfoProvider or query. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when users attempt to access data slices in a query or report.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the specific InfoProvider or data slices.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on data access based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS553 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the required InfoProvider and data slices.
  If necessary, create or modify roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to data access in BW include:
  
  S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BI Workbench)
  S_BI_OHA (Authorizations for BI Queries)
  S_BI_SLS (Authorizations for Data Slices)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSPLS553 error.