How To Fix RSRD214 - Specify an authorization user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Specify an authorization user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD214 - Specify an authorization user ?

  The SAP error message RSRD214, which states "Specify an authorization user," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue with user authorizations for accessing certain reports or data sources.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to access the report or data does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them.
  Authorization User Not Specified: In some cases, the system requires a specific authorization user to be defined for accessing certain data or reports, and this has not been set.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute the report or access the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report or data source. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Specify an Authorization User:
  
  If the report requires a specific authorization user, ensure that this user is specified in the report settings or in the query properties.
  You may need to consult with your SAP BW administrator to set this up correctly.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the report or data access.
  If roles need to be modified or new roles created, this should be done by an SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries and check for issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in SAP BW and BI.
  Consult with your organization's SAP support team for specific configurations and policies related to user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive reports and data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD214 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the required reports and data.