How To Fix RSRT_BICS_BW002 - You do not have sufficient authorization to execute the query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRT_BICS_BW - Messages for RSRT BW UI

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You do not have sufficient authorization to execute the query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRT_BICS_BW002 - You do not have sufficient authorization to execute the query ?

  The SAP error message RSRT_BICS_BW002 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to execute a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when a user attempts to run a query in the BEx (Business Explorer) Analyzer or in the BEx Web Application Designer, and their user profile lacks the necessary permissions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. Common authorization objects for BW queries include:
  
  S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BW Queries)
  S_BI_CONT (Authorizations for BI Content)
  S_BI_OA (Authorizations for BI Objects)
  
  
  
  Query-Specific Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations for the specific query or InfoProvider being accessed.
  
  
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Data Access Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on data access based on characteristics or hierarchies that limit their ability to execute the query.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for executing the query.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks specific authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user test the query again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor (to test and analyze queries)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in BW.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with business needs and security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRT_BICS_BW002 error and ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to execute their queries successfully.