How To Fix /SDF/CCM024 - Error during import of UPL usage data (Authority Error)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/CCM -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Error during import of UPL usage data (Authority Error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/CCM024 - Error during import of UPL usage data (Authority Error) ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/CCM024 Error during import of UPL usage data (Authority Error) typically indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to import Usage Procedure Logging (UPL) data into the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the import operation.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the import does not have the required authorizations to access or modify UPL data.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user might be missing specific roles or profiles that grant access to UPL functionalities.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for UPL operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to UPL functionalities. Common roles that may be required include:
  
  SAP_BC_SDF_UPL_ADMIN
  SAP_BC_SDF_UPL_USER
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to UPL, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_DATASET, and others that may be relevant to the import process.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to UPL and authorization issues for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, attempt the import operation again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to UPL and authorization errors.
  
  
  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 and resolve the authorization error related to the import of UPL usage data in SAP.