How To Fix XSS_UN228 - Either Entered PSA does not exist or you are not authorized to access it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_UN - Message Class for ESS (NPO Scenarios)

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Either Entered PSA does not exist or you are not authorized to access it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_UN228 - Either Entered PSA does not exist or you are not authorized to access it ?

  The SAP error message XSS_UN228 indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific PSA (Persistent Staging Area) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can occur for a couple of reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Non-Existent PSA: The PSA you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the PSA name or the PSA being deleted or not created yet.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified PSA. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the BW system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify PSA Existence:
  
  Check if the PSA you are trying to access actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the PSA management area in SAP BW and confirming the PSA name.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PSA. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Make sure the user has the appropriate authorizations for the relevant InfoObject and the PSA.
  
  
  
  Review PSA Configuration:
  
  If the PSA exists but is not accessible, review its configuration to ensure it is set up correctly. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the PSA settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with the SAP Basis team to check for any underlying technical issues or database problems.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the PSA was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage PSAs and other BW objects.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance, to check and assign user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for authorization objects related to data access in BW, such as S_BI_WA (Authorizations for BW) and S_BI_OA (Authorizations for InfoObjects).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to PSAs and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.