How To Fix MDS_LOAD028 - You are not authorized to start the synchronization process

MDS_LOAD028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_LOAD - MiniPlatform: Initial Load

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You are not authorized to start the synchronization process

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to start the synchronization process.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the user has been assigned the required authorizations
(authorization object <DS:UO.MDS_LOAD>MDS_LOAD</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_LOAD028 - You are not authorized to start the synchronization process ?

  The SAP error message MDS_LOAD028 indicates that a user is not authorized to start the synchronization process in the Master Data Services (MDS) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to initiate a synchronization process without having the necessary permissions or roles assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the synchronization process.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for synchronization.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDS setup that restrict access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has been assigned a role that includes the necessary authorizations for starting the synchronization process.
  Common roles that may have the required permissions include those related to data management or MDS administration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to MDS synchronization. Ensure that