How To Fix RSRPARAMETRIZATION016 - You are not authorized to display variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRPARAMETRIZATION - Messages of variants

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION016 - You are not authorized to display variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION016 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific variant of a report or query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user tries to access a variant that they do not have permission to view.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to view the specific variant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Variant Ownership: The variant may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, the authorization settings may not have been correctly replicated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or authorizations. This could involve adding the user to a role that has access to the variant or modifying existing roles.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Ownership:
  
  Verify who owns the variant. If it is owned by another user, you may need to either request access from the owner or have the owner share the variant with the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration:
  
  If the variant was recently transported, ensure that all necessary authorizations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or adjust the authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSZELT: Manage Variants
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to reporting and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION016.