How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD099 - User &1 is not authorized to upload referential data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to upload referential data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD099 - User &1 is not authorized to upload referential data ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD099 User &1 is not authorized to upload referential data indicates that the user attempting to upload referential data does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and permissions are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to upload referential data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the upload process.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from performing certain actions, including uploading data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for uploading referential data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for uploading referential data. This may involve checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects that might be relevant include S_DATA, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  If the user has the roles but still encounters the error, you may need to adjust the authorizations within those roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context to help them understand the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt the upload again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (to check and modify roles)
  SU53 - Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific modules to understand the required authorizations for uploading referential data.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with business needs and compliance requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to upload referential data successfully.