How To Fix KH782 - You are not authorized to import key figure schemes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 782

• Message text: You are not authorized to import key figure schemes

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to import key figure schemes.

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 "Table maintenance
(using standard tools such as SM31)", where the authorization group =
KC, action = 02.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH782 - You are not authorized to import key figure schemes ?

  The SAP error message KH782, which states "You are not authorized to import key figure schemes," typically occurs when a user attempts to import key figure schemes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to perform the import operation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects related to key figure schemes.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the required permissions to perform the import.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the relevant transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH782 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for importing key figure schemes.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for key figure schemes typically include:
  
  S_RS_AUTH (Authorization for Reporting)
  S_BW_KEYFIG (Authorization for Key Figures)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt the import operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and key figure schemes for more detailed information on required permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH782 error and successfully import key figure schemes in SAP.