How To Fix UPE1090 - No BW object authorization for user &1 for char. values in package &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE1 - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 090

• Message text: No BW object authorization for user &1 for char. values in package &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1090 - No BW object authorization for user &1 for char. values in package &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPE1090 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access specific BW (Business Warehouse) objects, particularly for characteristic values in a given package. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a query or access data in BW but lacks the required authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to access the BW object or the specific characteristic values.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the BW objects or characteristics.
  Characteristic Values: The user may be trying to access characteristic values that are restricted or not included in their authorization profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the BW objects in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the roles and add the necessary authorizations for the BW objects and characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_BI_WA, S_BI_CONT) are included in the user’s roles.
  Check the specific characteristic values that the user needs access to and ensure they are included in the authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, test the user’s access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, especially in the context of BW, to understand how to manage and assign authorizations effectively.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations in BW.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPE1090 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the BW objects they need.