How To Fix PC013 - You have no authorization to export the object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You have no authorization to export the object

What causes this issue?

Authorization check in the application when exporting the object

System Response

Export is not performed

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PC013 - You have no authorization to export the object ?

  The SAP error message PC013, which states "You have no authorization to export the object," typically occurs when a user attempts to export an object (such as a report, program, or other development object) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP environments where security and authorization management are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform the export operation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for exporting objects.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may have specific restrictions that prevent unauthorized users from exporting them.
  Transport Management: If the export is related to transport requests, the user may not have the necessary permissions to create or manage transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to exporting include:
  
  S_DEVELOP: Development authorization
  S_TRANSPRT: Transport management authorization
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the export operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the security model in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PC013 error and enable the user to export the required objects successfully.