How To Fix 5V254 - You are not authorized to upload the selected CSV file

5V254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 254

• Message text: You are not authorized to upload the selected CSV file

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5V254 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V254, which states "You are not authorized to upload the selected CSV file," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the upload operation for the specified file type. This can occur in various SAP modules where file uploads are required, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, or other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient User Roles/Authorizations: The user account may not have the required roles or authorizations to upload files. This is the most common cause of this error.
  File Type Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on the types of files that can be uploaded, and the selected CSV file may not meet the criteria.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict file uploads based on user roles or file types.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or misconfigurations can lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator