How To Fix FDT_WD_SERVICE043 - You are not authorized to perform XML exports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_SERVICE - FDT_WD: Message class for messages in SFDT_WD_SERVICE

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform XML exports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_SERVICE043 - You are not authorized to perform XML exports ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_SERVICE043 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform XML exports in the context of the SAP Fiori or Web Dynpro applications. This error typically arises when a user attempts to export data in XML format but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary rights to execute specific actions, such as exporting data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for XML export.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles. The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to data sets, which may include export functionalities.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object controls user authorizations and may need to be checked.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the user’s roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the XML export again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, which includes roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the XML export functionality in SAP.