How To Fix KH779 - You are not authorized to import reports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 779

• Message text: You are not authorized to import reports

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to import reports.

System Response

You cannot use this function.

How to fix this error?

If you need to execute this function, contact your system administrator.
You need authorization for the object "Profitability report: Report
name", where the operating concern = your operating concern, action =
60. The field "Report" is not be checked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH779 - You are not authorized to import reports ?

  The SAP error message KH779, which states "You are not authorized to import reports," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of importing reports in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to import reports in SAP BusinessObjects or other reporting tools integrated with SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to import reports.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or objects related to report importing.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent importing reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for report importing.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, an administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_PROGRAM (Authorization for program execution)
  S_TCODE (Authorization for transaction codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to import the report again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH779 error and successfully import reports in your SAP environment.