How To Fix RSSBR046 - No authorization to write profile for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSBR - Reporting Authorizations in the BusinessInformationWarehouse

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No authorization to write profile for user &1

What causes this issue?

You must save the profile &v3& when you write the authorization &v4&
for user &v1&, and authorization object &v2&.
You do not have sufficient authorization to do this.

System Response

Authorization &v4& and profile &v3& are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you are given sufficient authorization to carry out this
action.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSBR046 - No authorization to write profile for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSSBR046 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to write a profile for a specific user. This typically occurs when trying to modify user profiles or roles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user attempting to perform the action. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to change or create user profiles, which are typically managed through transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the authorizations of the user who is encountering the error. You can do this by using transaction SU53, which shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations to write user profiles. Common roles that may be required include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for full access, but use with caution)
  Specific roles that include authorization objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the authorization profiles to include the missing authorizations for the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to user profile management. Key objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User profile management
  S_USER_AGR: User role assignment
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSBR046 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to write profiles.