How To Fix UMV017 - You are not authorized to edit value driver tree '&'

UMV017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMV - Value Driver Tree

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit 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 UMV017 - You are not authorized to edit value driver tree '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMV017, which states "You are not authorized to edit value driver tree '&'," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a user attempts to edit a value driver tree (VDT) without the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required permissions to edit the specified value driver tree. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Value Driver Tree Locking: The value driver tree might be locked by another user or process, preventing edits.
  Incorrect Configuration: The value driver tree may not be properly configured to allow certain users to edit it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit the value driver tree.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security administrator to review and adjust