How To Fix UMV011 - You are not authorized to change value driver tree '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMV - Value Driver Tree

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized to change value driver tree '&'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMV011 - You are not authorized to change value driver tree '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMV011 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a value driver tree in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a user attempts to modify a value driver tree but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to modify the specified value driver tree.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific actions related to value driver trees.
  Object Locking: The value driver tree might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify value driver trees. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to BPC or SAC.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, a system administrator or security officer should update the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_BPC_ADMIN for BPC administration tasks.
  S_BPC_VDT for value driver tree modifications.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for specific authorization requirements related to value driver trees in the context of your SAP solution (BPC or SAC).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that the value driver tree is not locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has it locked.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the modification again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for modifying value driver trees and understand the implications of their changes.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs to track changes in user roles and authorizations, which can help identify when and why the issue occurred.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.