Operation failed when trying to Save a Custom Function to the Repository

Question

When attempting to save a Custom Function to the Repository in Crystal Reports XI R2, I get the following error message:
"Operation failed: You do not have edit right on: "Default folder for custom functions".
Where is the default folder for custom functions and how do I grant it the "Edit" right?
Thanks,
Jim

Answer 1

Hi Jim,
To give rights to a user or a group to save custom function in the Repository:
1. Open the Business View Manager
2. Logon to your BusinessObjects Enterprise as the Administrator
3. In the "Repository Explorer",  right click on the "Custom Functions" folder, and in the contextual menu, select "Edit Rights"
4. In the "Edit Rights" window, add the user or group that you want to give the right to save a custom function to the repository, and set the "Edit" right to "Granted". Finally, click on the "OK" button to accept the change.
The user will then be able to save a Custom Function to the Repository in Crystal Reports XI R2.
Also, note that it is important that the "Everyone" group "Edit" right isn't set to "Denied" as every user is part of the "Everyone" group.
If the group "Everyone" is set to denied, it will take precedence to the user rights, so nobody will be able to save custom function. So ensure the "Everyone" group right is either set to "Inherited" or "Granted".