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

AQ791 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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