How To Fix RX083 - You do not have authorization for the Enterprise InfoCatalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 083

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the Enterprise InfoCatalog

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to switch to the Enterprise InfoCatalog but are not
authorized to do so.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator to obtain the required
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX083 - You do not have authorization for the Enterprise InfoCatalog ?

  The SAP error message RX083, which states "You do not have authorization for the Enterprise InfoCatalog," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the Enterprise InfoCatalog does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  Role Assignment: The roles that include the necessary permissions may not be assigned to the user.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to access the InfoCatalog.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Roles" tab to see the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include access to the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them. This typically involves:
  
  Identifying the roles that contain the necessary authorizations for the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  Assigning those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error message to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Based on the missing authorization object, you can determine what additional roles or authorizations need to be assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to the Enterprise InfoCatalog may include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to the InfoCatalog functionality.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for details on the roles and authorizations required for accessing the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RX083 error and grant the necessary access to the user.