Error
Error Code:
460
SAP S/4HANA Error 460: Invalid SQL Object Privileges
Description
This error indicates that the user, role, or application attempting an operation lacks the necessary database privileges for a specific object, such as a table, view, or stored procedure. It typically occurs when accessing data, running reports, or executing transactions that interact with the underlying database.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_PRIVILEGE_FOR_OBJECT
Known Causes
4 known causesMissing User or Role Privileges
The assigned user or role does not have the required SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or EXECUTE privileges on the database object being accessed.
Incorrect Application User Permissions
The technical user account used by an SAP S/4HANA application, connector, or interface lacks sufficient privileges to interact with the target database object.
Custom Development Authorization Gap
A custom report, program, or Fiori app attempts to access a database object without proper authorization checks or without the necessary grants assigned to its executing user.
Object Ownership or Grant Changes
The ownership of the database object has changed, or existing grants were inadvertently revoked or not properly re-established after a system migration or upgrade.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Grant Necessary Object Privileges to the User medium
Directly grant the required SQL object privileges to the affected user.
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Identify the SQL object and the missing privilege. This information is usually available in the detailed error logs or traces related to the failing transaction or process.
2
Log in to the SAP S/4HANA system using a user with sufficient administrative privileges (e.g., SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW, or specific authorization for authorization management).
3
Navigate to transaction code `PFCG` (Role Maintenance).
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Find or create a role that is assigned to the user experiencing the error. If the user has multiple roles, you might need to check which role is missing the privilege or create a new role for this specific purpose.
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Go to the 'Authorizations' tab of the role.
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Click on the 'Change Authorization Data' button.
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Manually add the required authorization object. For SQL object privileges, this typically involves adding authorization objects related to database access. The exact authorization object will depend on the specific database and the type of object being accessed (e.g., tables, views, procedures).
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Alternatively, if you have direct database access and understand the implications, you can use SQL commands to grant privileges. **Caution:** This should be done with extreme care and in coordination with your SAP Basis team, as incorrect database grants can cause system instability. This is generally a last resort or for specific technical scenarios.
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Save the role and then re-assign the role to the user (if it was a new role) or ensure the existing role is updated. For the changes to take effect, the user might need to log off and log back into the SAP system.
2. Verify and Adjust SAP System User's Database Connection User advanced
Ensure the database user configured for the SAP system's database connection has the correct privileges.
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Identify the database user that the SAP S/4HANA system uses to connect to the underlying database. This is typically configured in the SAP system's profile parameters or connection settings.
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Log in to the database directly as a database administrator (e.g., SYSDBA for Oracle, SYSTEM for HANA).
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Check the privileges granted to the SAP system's database user. Ensure it has the necessary permissions (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, EXECUTE) on the specific SQL objects that are causing the error.
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If the privileges are missing, grant them. Again, **caution is advised**. This is a system-wide change and should be performed by experienced database administrators.
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After granting the privileges, restart the SAP application servers or at least restart the relevant work processes to ensure the changes are picked up by the SAP system.
3. Review and Correct SAP Authorizations for Database Access medium
Examine the SAP user's authorizations to ensure they permit database object access.
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Identify the SAP user experiencing the error.
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Log in to the SAP S/4HANA system with an administrator user.
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Navigate to transaction code `SU01` (User Maintenance).
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Enter the user ID and display the user's profile.
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Go to the 'Authorizations' tab. Review the assigned roles and the authorization objects within those roles.
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Look for authorization objects that control access to database objects. Common objects include `S_TABU_DIS` (for table access), `S_DEVELOP` (for development objects like procedures), and potentially more specific authorization objects if they exist for the particular database technology being used.
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If the necessary authorizations are missing, either add them to an existing role (as described in Solution 1) or create a new role with the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
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After making changes to authorizations, the user needs to log off and log back into the SAP system for the changes to take effect.