How To Fix 42344 - You are not authorized to reassign info objects to other folders

42344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 344

• Message text: You are not authorized to reassign info objects to other folders

What causes this issue?

If information objects are reassigned to other folders, this affects
all releases.
This affects already delivered versions of info objects and the
translation of info objects, so this operation requires special
authorization.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system manager.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42344 - You are not authorized to reassign info objects to other folders ?

  The SAP error message 42344, which states "You are not authorized to reassign info objects to other folders," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to move or reassign InfoObjects (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) to different folders or categories within the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations or permissions assigned to the user trying to perform the action. In SAP, access control is managed through roles and authorizations, and if a user does not have the necessary permissions to modify the structure or organization of InfoObjects, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific