How To Fix /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO121 - Error reading from BI: no authorization for data acces

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Error reading from BI: no authorization for data acces

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO121 - Error reading from BI: no authorization for data acces ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO121 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to read data from Business Intelligence (BI) in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a user does not have the necessary permissions to access the data they are trying to retrieve.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the BI data source.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific BI queries or data sources.
  Data Source Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source in BI that restrict access.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for BI access are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required BI data sources.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorization objects related to BI.
  
  
  
  Review BI Data Source Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the BI data source to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on access.
  Ensure that the data source is active and that the user has access to the relevant queries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to BI data, such as S_BI_WA (for BI work area) and S_BI_QUERY (for BI queries).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and BI data access for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO121 error.