How To Fix RSWADBACKEND015 - You are not authorized to execute this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND015 - You are not authorized to execute this report ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND015 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to run a report or query for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user lacks the required authorizations in their role to execute the report. This could be due to missing authorization objects or insufficient roles assigned to the user.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes access to the report.
  Report-Specific Restrictions: Some reports may have specific restrictions based on user groups or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for executing the report are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role that the user is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the report execution again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to reporting in SAP BW include S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message RSWADBACKEND015.