Users with AmpIQ Role Cannot Create Campaigns

Issue

Some users are unable to create campaigns from the Activations tab even though they have the AmpIQ user role assigned.

Example symptoms:

  • “Create Campaign” button is missing

  • Users can view campaigns but cannot create or run them


Root Cause

The affected users have the RESTRICT DATA EXPORTS policy applied.

This policy overrides AmpIQ permissions and blocks:

  • Creating campaigns

  • Editing campaigns

  • Running campaigns

  • Running orchestrations

Even if the AmpIQ role is assigned, this policy will still prevent campaign access.


Important Clarification (PII Safety)

Removing RESTRICT DATA EXPORTS:

  • ✅ Allows users to create, edit, and run campaigns

  • ❌ Does not allow users to download or view PII

PII access is controlled separately using:

  • Restrict PII Access

  • Restrict Download Access

As long as those policies remain in place, PII is still protected.


Resolution

To allow campaign creation:

  1. Go to Settings → Users

  2. Select the affected user

  3. Remove the RESTRICT DATA EXPORTS policy

  4. Save changes

The user will now be able to create campaigns if they have the AmpIQ role.


When to Use RESTRICT DATA EXPORTS

Keep this policy enabled if:

  • The user should not run campaigns or orchestrations

  • The user only needs read-only access

Remove it if:

  • The user is expected to actively create or manage campaigns


Summary

  • AmpIQ role alone is not enough

  • RESTRICT DATA EXPORTS blocks campaigns

  • Removing it does not expose PII

  • Always check user policies when permissions look incorrect