How To Fix AQ791 - You are not authorized to maintain InfoSets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 791

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain InfoSets

What causes this issue?

To maintain functional areas, you need system administrator status.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ791 - You are not authorized to maintain InfoSets ?

  The SAP error message AQ791, which states "You are not authorized to maintain InfoSets," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify InfoSets in the SAP system. InfoSets are used in SAP for reporting purposes, particularly in the context of SAP Query.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions related to the InfoSet maintenance activities.
  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 Roles and Profiles:
  
  Access transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for InfoSet maintenance.
  The relevant authorization objects typically include:
  
  S_QUERY: This object controls access to SAP Query functionalities, including InfoSets.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to specific transaction codes, such as SQ01 (SAP Query) and SQ02 (InfoSet maintenance).
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activities for InfoSet maintenance, such as creating, changing, and displaying InfoSets.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary authorizations have been granted, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to access the InfoSet maintenance again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query
  SQ02: InfoSet maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ791 error and gain the necessary access to maintain InfoSets in SAP.