How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE044 - You are not authorized to change the import.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 044

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the import.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE044 - You are not authorized to change the import. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE044 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the import data in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data management processes. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify or import data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the import operation.
  Data Governance Settings: The system may have specific governance rules that restrict changes to certain data sets based on user roles.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the MDG or data management system may restrict access to certain data types or import processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the import operation.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects to check include S_MDG_* for MDG-related activities.
  
  
  
  Review Data Governance Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that the import process is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the user from making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the import process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.