SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3579750 - Which role is required when copy a Story from Public Folder in SAP Analytics Cloud

Symptom

  • When attempting to copy a story in the Public folder, the copy icon is disabled and cannot be clicked.
  • Which role is required here for this copy action?

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud 2025.1

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Log on to SAP Analytics Cloud
  2. Go to Public folder and select a story
  3. Notice the copy icon in the top bar is disabled.

Cause

Public Files -> Create right is not granted for the user's role.

Resolution

Edit the current roles assigned to the user, or create a new role. Make sure the role has the following access right granted:

  • Public Files -> Create

If the copy destination is the user's private folder but not public, the following right needs to be granted as well.

  • Private Files -> Create

See Also

SAP Analytics Cloud help guide -> Permissions

Keywords

SAP Analytics Cloud, Public Folder, Copy Story, Disabled Icon, Missing Roles , KBA , LOD-ANA-ADM , SAC Administration , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0