How To Fix AQ790 - You are not authorized to maintain queries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 790

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain queries

What causes this issue?

To maintain queries, you need the appropriate 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?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ790 - You are not authorized to maintain queries ?

  The SAP error message AQ790, which states "You are not authorized to maintain queries," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify queries in SAP Query (transaction code SQ01) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to create, change, or delete queries in the SAP Query tool.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for query maintenance.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  The following authorization objects are typically relevant for maintaining queries:
  
  S_QUERY: This object controls access to SAP Query functionalities.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object may also be relevant if the user needs to maintain user-specific queries.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query - Maintain Queries
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in SAP Query.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to track changes and maintain security compliance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ790 error and enable the user to maintain queries in SAP.