How To Fix UMV014 - You are not authorized to transport value driver tree '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMV - Value Driver Tree

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to transport 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 UMV014 - You are not authorized to transport value driver tree '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMV014 indicates that a user is not authorized to transport 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 transport a value driver tree (VDT) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform transport operations on the specified value driver tree.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for transporting value driver trees.
  Object Locking: The value driver tree may be locked by another user or process, preventing transport operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transport of value driver trees. This typically involves checking the authorization objects related to BPC or SAC.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_BPC_AUTH for BPC-related authorizations.
  S_TRANSPRT for transport-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the required authorizations for transporting value driver trees.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that the value driver tree is not locked by another user or process. If it is locked, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the transport operation again to ensure 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 related to value driver trees.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with the Transport Management System in SAP, as it plays a crucial role in managing transports across different environments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.