How To Fix RX063 - You do not have authorization for displaying the channel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You do not have authorization for displaying the channel

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display this channel.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator to obtain the required
authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX063 - You do not have authorization for displaying the channel ?

  The SAP error message RX063, which states "You do not have authorization for displaying the channel," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific channel in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specific channel or data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Channel Configuration: The channel may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain users or groups.
  
  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 accessing the channel are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Identify the missing authorization objects and request the necessary permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations for the channel.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test accessing the channel again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to channels may include S_BW_AUTH for BW or S_XI_API for PI/PO.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the system configuration.