How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME130 - No authorization to change workbook description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME - Messages of the Excel Runtime

• Message number: 130

• Message text: No authorization to change workbook description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME130 - No authorization to change workbook description ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME130 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the workbook description in SAP Business Explorer (BEx) Analyzer when working with Excel. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a workbook that they do not have permission to edit.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the SAP system. Specifically, the user may not have the required roles or permissions to modify the workbook's metadata, including its description.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the BEx Analyzer and the specific workbook they are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction code PFCG to modify or create roles.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to BEx workbooks, such as S_BI_WB (for workbook authorization) and ensuring that the user has the necessary permissions to change workbook descriptions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error details and request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Workbook Ownership:
  
  Ensure that the user is the owner of the workbook or has been granted edit permissions by the owner. Sometimes, workbooks are locked for editing by users who are not the owners.
  
  
  
  Check Workbook Settings:
  
  If the workbook is shared or has specific settings that restrict editing, review those settings to ensure that the user can make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for BEx Analyzer and workbooks, such as S_BI_WB, which controls access to workbooks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BEx Analyzer and workbook management for best practices and guidelines on user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME130 error and allow the user to change the workbook description as needed.