How To Fix SBDS206 - Knowledge Provider: No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Knowledge Provider: No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS206 - Knowledge Provider: No authorization ?

  The SAP error message SBDS206, which states "Knowledge Provider: No authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a Knowledge Provider (KP) object or functionality without the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the specific Knowledge Provider object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the KP.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the KP object that prevent access based on user roles or profiles.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the Knowledge Provider.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check.
  This will show which authorization objects are missing for the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects related to the Knowledge Provider.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the Knowledge Provider again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Knowledge Providers include S_BI_WB (for BI Workbench) and S_BI_CONT (for BI Content).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SBDS206 error message.