How To Fix SCA_DS101 - Object &1 is restricted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCA_DS - Datasource

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Object &1 is restricted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCA_DS101 - Object &1 is restricted ?

  The SAP error message SCA_DS101, which states "Object &1 is restricted," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate an object (such as a data source, InfoObject, or other SAP BW objects) that has certain restrictions applied to it. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data extraction, reporting, or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Object Status: The object may be in a restricted status, such as being locked or not active.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source may have restrictions applied to it, preventing access.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may have restrictions in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Verify the status of the object in question. If it is locked or inactive, you may need to unlock or activate it. This can be done in the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for data sources, RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Settings:
  
  If the error pertains to a data source, check the settings in the data source configuration. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions applied.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate the object or check for any transport errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type to understand any additional restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SCA_DS101 error and implement a solution to resolve it.