How To Fix RSWWW151 - You are not authorized to change the Web template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 151

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the Web template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW151 - You are not authorized to change the Web template ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW151, which states "You are not authorized to change the Web template," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when a user attempts to modify a web template in the SAP BW system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access or modify the web template. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions to change web templates.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the web template that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSWWW151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for web template modification. This typically involves roles related to SAP BW and web reporting.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to web templates include:
  
  S_RS_COMP (Authorizations for BW Queries)
  S_RS_AUTH (Authorizations for Reporting)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to access or modify the web template again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance on specific authorization requirements for web templates in your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in SAP BW.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the authorization model in SAP BW, so they understand the permissions required for different actions.
  Audit and Compliance: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSWWW151 error and enable the user to modify the web template as needed.