How To Fix CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA019 - You are not authorized to execute any action on dimension categories.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA - Business messages for MDQ Dimension Category

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute any action on dimension categories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA019 - You are not authorized to execute any action on dimension categories. ?

  The SAP error message CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA019 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute any action on dimension categories within the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a user attempts to access or modify dimension categories without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform actions on dimension categories.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from accessing dimension categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for managing dimension categories.
  You can do this by navigating to the user management section in SAP and reviewing the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, you may need to modify the authorization roles. This can involve:
  
  Adding the required authorization objects related to dimension categories.
  Ensuring that the user has the necessary CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) permissions for the dimension categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the necessary roles and make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or permissions, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the actions again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization trace (using transaction SU53) to identify which specific authorization is missing when the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA019.