How To Fix RSRD164 - No authorization to display &1 (owner &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No authorization to display &1 (owner &2)

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to display broadcast settings for other
users (authorization object <DS:UO.S_RS_ADMWB>S_RS_ADMWB</>
with RSADMWBOBJ = BR_Setting ).

System Response

The broadcast settings will not be displayed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD164 - No authorization to display &1 (owner &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSRD164 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific object, such as a report or a query, in the SAP system. The message typically includes placeholders for the object name (&1) and the owner of that object (&2).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user for accessing the specified object. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  The object is restricted to certain users or roles, and the current user does not belong to those groups.
  The authorization checks are not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD164 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles and authorizations assigned to the user experiencing the error. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specific object (e.g., report, query).
  
  
  
  Review Object Ownership:
  
  Check the ownership of the object in question. If the object is owned by a specific user or role, ensure that the current user has access rights to that owner.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  If you are an administrator, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to perform an authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization checks failed and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific reports or queries. Common authorization objects for reporting include S_RS_COMP (for query components) and S_RS_AUTH (for report authorization).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors or provide guidance on best practices for managing authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSRD164 error message.