How To Fix RSWWW152 - You are not authorized to change the query view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 152

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the query view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW152 - You are not authorized to change the query view ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW152, which states "You are not authorized to change the query view," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a query or query view in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the SAP system. Specifically, the user does not have the required permissions to change or modify the query view. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for query modification.
  Query Ownership: The query may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to modify it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSWWW152 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to query modification, such as S_QUERY, S_BI_WA, and others relevant to your specific BW/BI setup.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for query modification.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Query Ownership:
  
  If the query is owned by another user, you may need to request that user to make the changes or ask for the ownership to be transferred to you.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to modify the query view again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for SAP BW/BI queries. Common objects include:
  
  S_QUERY: Authorizations for queries.
  S_BI_WA: Authorizations for BI work areas.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  RSRT: Query Monitor for testing queries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices in SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSWWW152 error and gain the necessary access to modify the query view.