How To Fix JBDVT071 - You are not authorized to change a variable transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a variable transaction

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change a variable transaction.

System Response

The system is unable to carry out this activity.

How to fix this error?

You must request authorization from your system administrator.
Under 'System -> Utilities -> Display auth. check', you can display the
last authorization check made.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT071 - You are not authorized to change a variable transaction ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT071 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a variable transaction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to modify a variable that they do not have permission to change.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorizations to modify the variable transaction. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Variable Settings: The variable may be set to a status that restricts changes, such as being locked or in a state that does not allow modifications.
  Transport Requests: If the variable is part of a transport request, it may be locked for changes until the transport is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to modify variables.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Variable Settings:
  
  If the variable is locked or restricted, check the settings in the variable maintenance transaction (e.g., RSC1 for characteristic variables).
  Ensure that the variable is not in a state that prevents changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change authorizations, contact your SAP Basis or Security team to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the variable is part of a transport request, check the status of the transport. If it is still in process, wait until it is completed before attempting to make changes.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues and variable management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  RSC1: Maintain Variables
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects such as S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) or other specific objects related to variable management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message JBDVT071 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.