How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE028 - You are not authorized to create exports.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You are not authorized to create exports.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE028 - You are not authorized to create exports. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE028 indicates that a user is not authorized to create exports in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or related data exchange processes. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the export operation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for data export activities.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the export process may not be included in the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the export operation. Common authorization objects related to data export in SAP MDG include:
  
  MDG_MAINTAIN (for maintaining master data)
  MDG_DATA_EXCHANGE (for data exchange activities)
  
  
  Ensure that these authorization objects are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for data export.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the export operation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization requirements for specific transactions related to data export in MDG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to MDG.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support channels for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE028 error message.