How To Fix /ACCGO/CPE_ACM_UI016 - Authorization error: Cannot delete price fixations in company &1/plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CPE_ACM_UI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Authorization error: Cannot delete price fixations in company &1/plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CPE_ACM_UI016 - Authorization error: Cannot delete price fixations in company &1/plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CPE_ACM_UI016 indicates an authorization issue when trying to delete price fixations in a specific company and plant. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Compliance Management (ACM) module, which deals with price management and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the price fixation does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions related to price fixation management.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict the deletion of price fixations based on certain criteria (e.g., status of the price fixation, time constraints).
  Business Logic: The system may have built-in business rules that prevent the deletion of price fixations under certain conditions (e.g., if they are currently in use or linked to other transactions).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete price fixations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to price fixation management in the SAP system. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent deletion.
  Consult with your SAP functional team to understand if there are any specific settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Business Process Review:
  
  Verify if there are any business rules or processes that need to be followed before a price fixation can be deleted. This may involve checking if the price fixation is still active or linked to other transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ACM module for any specific guidelines or known issues regarding price fixation deletion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to authorizations or configurations, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the user can successfully delete price fixations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used for managing price fixations, such as CPE1 for creating price fixations or CPE2 for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling authorization issues in the ACM module.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the authorization error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.