How To Fix W+266 - You are not authorized to copy layout area &

W+266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: You are not authorized to copy layout area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+266 - You are not authorized to copy layout area & ?

  The SAP error message W+266 ("You are not authorized to copy layout area &") typically occurs when a user attempts to copy a layout area in a report or a transaction but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP BW or SAP ERP, where layout areas are used for reporting and data presentation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to copy the layout area. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Layout Area Restrictions: The specific layout area may have restrictions that prevent copying by certain users or roles.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that limit access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction