| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | OpenPlant |
| Version(s): |
CONNECT Edition 10.11.++ |
| Environment: | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Area: | External Reports |
| Subarea: | Errors |
| Original Author: | Joseph Gelacio, Bentley Techinical Support Group |
Background
Generating External Reports in OpenPlant PID CONNECT Edition shows error message "A required privilege is not held by the client".
This error occurs in cases of attempts to copy or create a file inside a directory with no sufficient permissions or privileges. In other words, this error occurs when you try to copy, paste, or modify something inside Windows folders and Microsoft does not allow unauthorized access to the Windows installation. This applies to the following system folders: Windows, Program Files, System32.
Steps to Fix
- Right-click on the ‘C: drive’ and select ‘Properties’
- Click on ‘Security’ tab
- Select the user that is using the Machine and Check if Read/Write option is allowed for the user.