How To Fix UGBW007 - Insufficient authorization for data from InfoProvider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGBW - Messages for FI/BW Interface

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for data from InfoProvider &1

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to view the data selected from
InfoProvider &V1&.

System Response

No data is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Check the authorization profile assigned to your user.

Procedure for System Administrators

In SAP BW check the reporting authorization objects assigned to
InfoProvider &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGBW007 - Insufficient authorization for data from InfoProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGBW007, which states "Insufficient authorization for data from InfoProvider &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access data from an InfoProvider (such as a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider) but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to access the specific InfoProvider.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider in question.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data access level, such as authorization objects that limit access to specific data based on characteristics or values.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from accessing certain InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorization objects (e.g., S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH).
  Ensure that the authorization objects are correctly configured to allow access to the specific InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 InfoProviders, such as:
  
  S_RS_COMP: Authorizations for InfoProviders.
  S_RS_AUTH: Authorizations for reporting and analysis.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user details.
  SU53: Display authorization check to see what is missing.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the UGBW007 error message.