How To Fix RSRPARAMETRIZATION015 - You are not authorized to create variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRPARAMETRIZATION - Messages of variants

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to create variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION015 - You are not authorized to create variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION015 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a variant for a specific report or query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to create a variant for a report or query but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to create or modify variants for reports or queries in SAP BW/BI.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating variants. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Look for roles that include the authorization objects related to variant creation, such as S_PROGRAM, S_REPORT, or S_QUERY.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary permissions for the specific report or query in question.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if they can now create the variant without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to variant creation. Common objects include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_REPORT: Authorization for report execution.
  S_QUERY: Authorization for query execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user authorizations and roles to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the user to create variants as needed.