How To Fix RSRD165 - No authorization to change &1 (owner &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 165

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change 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 saved.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD165 - No authorization to change &1 (owner &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSRD165 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific object, which is identified by the placeholder &1 (the object name) and &2 (the owner of the object). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to modify a report, query, or other BI object that they do not have permission to edit.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to change the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Ownership Restrictions: The object is owned by another user, and the current user does not have the necessary permissions to modify objects owned by others.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the specific object.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user's roles to include the required permissions. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the BI or BW environment.
  
  
  
  Ownership Transfer:
  
  If the object is owned by another user, consider transferring ownership or granting the current user the necessary permissions to edit objects owned by others.
  
  
  
  Check Object Locking:
  
  Verify if the object is locked by another user. If so, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked the object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific authorization objects related to the BI/BW environment, such as S_BI_WA (for BI workbench) or other relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BI/BW include S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT, and S_BI_QUERY.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations, and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.