How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE279 - You are not authorized to add building blocks to the template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You are not authorized to add building blocks to the template

What causes this issue?

You have tried to add building blocks to the report template. However,
you are not authorized to do so.

System Response

The building blocks are not added to the report template.

How to fix this error?

If you require authorization to add building blocks to report templates,
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE279 - You are not authorized to add building blocks to the template ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE279, which states "You are not authorized to add building blocks to the template," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify or add building blocks to a report template in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the action of adding building blocks to the report template.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the system level that prevent certain users from modifying templates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and any specific authorizations related to report templates.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should review and adjust the user's roles to include the required permissions.
  This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations or modifying an existing role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the specific authorizations required for modifying report templates and building blocks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking user roles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates from SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE279.