How To Fix RSSBR040 - Generation of authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSBR - Reporting Authorizations in the BusinessInformationWarehouse

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Generation of authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSBR040 - Generation of authorizations ?

  The SAP error message RSSBR040 typically indicates an issue related to the generation of authorizations in the SAP system. This error can occur during the process of generating or updating user authorizations, often in the context of role management or profile generation.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the role or profile being generated may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Role Configuration: The role may be incorrectly configured, leading to issues during the authorization generation process.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the roles or profiles are being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the successful generation of authorizations.
  
  
  User Buffer Issues: The user buffer may be full or corrupted, leading to problems in authorization checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSSBR040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects: Ensure that all necessary authorization objects are defined and available in the system. You can use transaction code SU21 to check and maintain authorization objects.
  
  
  Review Role Configuration: Verify the configuration of the role or profile that is causing the error. Ensure that all necessary authorizations are included and correctly set up.
  
  
  Transport Request Check: If the issue is related to a transport request, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that the transport request has been properly released and imported.
  
  
  User Buffer Refresh: You can refresh the user buffer by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures or by using transaction code SU01 to reset the user buffer for the affected user.
  
  
  Check for System Errors: Look for any system errors or logs that may provide additional information about the issue. You can check the system log (transaction code SM21) for any relevant entries.
  
  
  Re-generate Authorizations: If the issue persists, try re-generating the authorizations for the affected role or profile using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SM21: System log.
  SU21: Authorization object maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RSSBR040 error in your SAP system.