How To Fix RSQBW478 - Could not display all InfoSets (authorization failure)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Could not display all InfoSets (authorization failure)

What causes this issue?

A list of InfoSets has been created. However, you do not have the
necessary authorization to display all of the InfoSets in the list.

System Response

The list is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Check your authorization. The authorization object S_RS_ISET (Display
activity) has been checked.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW478 - Could not display all InfoSets (authorization failure) ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW478 indicates that there is an authorization failure preventing the user from displaying all InfoSets in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user tries to access InfoSets but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorizations to access certain InfoSets. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include access to the specific InfoSets.
  InfoSet Restrictions: Some InfoSets may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSQBW478 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to InfoSets, such as S_BW_BCT (for BW authorization) and S_BW_AUTH (for BW authorizations).
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing InfoSets. If not, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role with the required access.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign them directly to the user or modify the roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant InfoSets by checking the InfoSet's authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to help resolve the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BW_BCT: Authorizations for BW objects
  S_BW_AUTH: Authorizations for BW reporting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and InfoSet access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the RSQBW478 error.