How To Fix RSRD169 - No authorization to send (&1 recipient of type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authorization to send (&1 recipient of type &2)

What causes this issue?

You want to use the broadcasting messages to send to Internet addresses
(communication type'INT' ) or SAP-Office users (communication type
'OFF'), but you do not have the necessary authorizations for the number
of recipients and/or communication type (authorization object
<DS:UO.S_OC_SEND>S_OC_SEND</> ).

System Response

Sending of e-mails is terminated.

How to fix this error?

To change your authorizations, contact your system administrator.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD169 - No authorization to send (&1 recipient of type &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSRD169 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to send a report or document to a specified recipient. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when users attempt to distribute reports via email or other means.
  Cause:
  The error message RSRD169 is triggered due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to send reports to the specified recipient type (e.g., email, printer, etc.).
  Recipient Type Issues: The recipient type specified (e.g., user, email address) may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the distribution of reports.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the distribution settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD169 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for report distribution are included.
  
  
  
  Review Recipient Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the recipient type is correctly specified and that the recipient exists in the system.
  If sending to an email address, verify that the email address is valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, you may need to adjust their roles or add the required authorizations related to report distribution.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for report distribution in the SAP system. This may include checking the settings for the BI/BW system and ensuring that the distribution method is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report distribution again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor (to check the report/query)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSRD169 error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and report distribution in SAP BI/BW.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSRD169 error.