How To Fix BU015 - You must be logged on to Client 000 to start the import

BU015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BU - Industry-specific short text replacement

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You must be logged on to Client 000 to start the import

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BU015 - You must be logged on to Client 000 to start the import ?

  The SAP error message BU015, which states "You must be logged on to Client 000 to start the import," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a client import operation but are not logged into the correct client (Client 000). Client 000 is the standard client in SAP systems, often used for system administration tasks, including client imports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Client: You are logged into a different client (e.g., 100, 200, etc.) instead of Client 000.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the import operation in the current client.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain operations to Client 000.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Log into Client 000:
  
  Log out of your current session and log back in to the SAP system using Client 000. You will need the appropriate user credentials that have access to this client.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to perform the import