How To Fix AQ796 - You are not authorized to translate query objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 796

• Message text: You are not authorized to translate query objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ796 - You are not authorized to translate query objects ?

  The SAP error message AQ796, which states "You are not authorized to translate query objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify query objects (like queries or reports) in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform translation or modification of query objects.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific query or object they are trying to access.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the query objects that prevent certain users from translating or modifying them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorization objects for query translation.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization objects that may be required include:
  
  S_QUERY (for query authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction code access)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific query or object they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding authorization concepts and how to manage user roles effectively.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage queries and understand authorization requirements in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ796 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to translate query objects in SAP.