How To Fix RSRA1017 - No Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRA1 - Message class for Exception Reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRA1017 - No Authorization ?

  The SAP error message RSRA1017, which states "No Authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report or transaction in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various contexts, such as when accessing SAP BW (Business Warehouse) reports or other data-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the RSRA1017 error is a lack of appropriate authorization objects assigned to the user’s role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects in their user profile.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  Data Access Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on accessing certain data sets or reports based on their role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRA1017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or report they are trying to access.
  Use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles. Ensure that the roles include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the missing authorization objects to the user’s role.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations for best practices in managing user access.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the authorization setup or consult with SAP support for further assistance.