How To Fix SAI_CACHE849 - Missing authorization to execute cache refresh for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAI_CACHE - XI Configuration Cache

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Missing authorization to execute cache refresh for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAI_CACHE849 - Missing authorization to execute cache refresh for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAI_CACHE849 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorizations to execute a cache refresh operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where cache management is crucial for performance and data consistency.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user attempting to perform the cache refresh. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the required roles that include the necessary authorizations for cache management.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to cache refresh operations are not granted to the user.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow cache refresh actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAI_CACHE849 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This will show you which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for cache refresh.
  Common roles that may include these authorizations are related to BW Administrator or HANA Administrator roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_BW_AUTH (BW Authorization)
  S_HANA_ADMIN (HANA Administration)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt the cache refresh operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check and modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and cache refresh operations in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they align with the required access levels for various operations, including cache management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAI_CACHE849 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform cache refresh operations.