How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR082 - No authority to maintain export variant for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No authority to maintain export variant for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR082 - No authority to maintain export variant for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR082 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain an export variant for a specific object type. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create, modify, or delete an export variant in the SAP system but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary rights to perform specific actions. If a user tries to maintain an export variant without the appropriate authorization object, the system will generate this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for maintaining export variants.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add them. This typically involves:
  
  Identifying the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) that control access to the export variant maintenance.
  Modifying the user’s roles or creating a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to maintain the export variant again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to export variants. This may include objects related to data extraction and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to effectively manage user permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the user to maintain the export variant as needed.