How To Fix RSRPREC503 - No authorization for workbook &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRPREC - Messages for EXCEL Workbook Precalculation

• Message number: 503

• Message text: No authorization for workbook &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRPREC503 - No authorization for workbook &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRPREC503 ("No authorization for workbook &1") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a workbook in SAP Business Explorer (BEx) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen for various reasons, including missing roles, incorrect authorization objects, or issues with the workbook itself.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific workbook.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include access to the workbook.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the workbook may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Workbook Settings: The workbook may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the workbook.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the workbook. Common objects include S_RS_COMP (for reporting) and S_RS_AUTH (for authorization checks).
  Ensure that the user has the required authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workbook Settings:
  
  If the workbook has specific access restrictions, review and modify these settings as necessary. This can be done in the BEx Analyzer or the BEx Workbooks area.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction RSECADMIN:
  
  Use transaction RSECADMIN to analyze the authorization issues. This transaction allows you to check the authorizations for specific users and objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and rectify any authorization gaps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSECADMIN: Authorization Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts in BW and BEx.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the workbook in SAP.