/BCV/CFG069 - You are not authorized to execute this query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG069 - You are not authorized to execute this query ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG069 You are not authorized to execute this query typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific query in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when using SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP BusinessObjects, or other reporting tools integrated with SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to execute the query.
  Query Restrictions: The query itself may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the query.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed access to certain queries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to the query execution.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the query.
  Roles may need to be created or modified to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Query Properties:
  
  If you have access, check the properties of the query in the Query Designer or relevant tool to ensure that there are no restrictions based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines for the specific queries and the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then test the query again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to query execution include S_QUERY, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific context of the query.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization problems related to queries.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.