How To Fix 5A273 - No authorization to delete object & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 273

• Message text: No authorization to delete object & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A273 - No authorization to delete object & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5A273 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific object. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to delete a record or object in the SAP system but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. The specific object that the user is trying to delete may have restrictions based on the authorization objects defined in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for deletion.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes deletion permissions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object being deleted may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects for deletion.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activity (e.g., 02 for delete) for the specific object type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the deletion process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary permissions for the user to delete the object.