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3832877 - Error "You are not authorized to Update Dimension xxx" when running import job on a classic model by model owner

Symptom

  • Error when running import job on a classic model by model owner
  • The error message shown is: "You are not authorized to Update Dimension xxx".
  • The issue occurs only for the model owner while other users with same roles can run the same job successfully.
  • The issue affects the date dimension specifically.
  • Issue happens since 2026 QRC3

Environment

  • SAP Analytics Cloud Enterprise 2026.15

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Open a classic model and navigate to its data management.
  2. Run an existing import job as the model owner.
  3. Observe that the job fails with the error: "You are not authorized to Update Dimension Date".
  4. Run the same job with another user who has a similar role and observe that it succeeds.

Cause

The issue is currently investigated by Development team

Resolution

The issue is currently investigated by Development team

Keywords

SAC, classic model, import job, date dimension, not authorized, Update Dimension Date, authorization, permission, model owner, private dimension, data import, refresh job, schedule, regression, QRC upgrade , KBA , LOD-ANA-AQU , Import Data Connections (Acquiring Data) , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud all versions