NetWorker: NMM SSMS Tool Displays the Error "Current user does not have required permissions…"
Summary: NetWorker Module for Microsoft (NMM) SSMS tool launching in SQL Management Studio displays the error "Current user does not have required permissions to run backup and restore operations. Relaunch the application with a user that has local administrative privileges." ...
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Symptoms
Affected product:
NetWorker Module for SQL Server 19.8
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
When trying to launch the NMM SSMS UI from within the SQL Management Studio add-in app, the following error message appears:
NetWorker Module for SQL Server 19.8
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
When trying to launch the NMM SSMS UI from within the SQL Management Studio add-in app, the following error message appears:
Current user does not have required permissions to run backup and restore operations. Relaunch the application with a user that has local administrative privileges.

Cause
Elevated permissions are required to launch NMM SSMS UI from SQL Server Management Studio using add-in app.
Resolution
- Close SQL Server Management Studio if it is open.
- Right-click the SQL Server Management Studio icon and choose run-as Administrator.
- Launch NMM SSMS UI by clicking on NMM SSMS UI add-in icon.
Affected Products
NetWorker Module for MicrosoftArticle Properties
Article Number: 000213014
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2024
Version: 4
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