How To Fix AD954 - You are not authorized to delete &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 954

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD954 - You are not authorized to delete & ?

  The SAP error message AD954 ("You are not authorized to delete &") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific object or entry in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to delete a user, a document, or any other entity that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the delete operation lacks the necessary authorization object or role that grants permission to delete the specified item.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for deletion actions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have additional restrictions or require specific authorizations that are not included in the user's current roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include deletion permissions for the specific object type.
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization object that controls deletion permissions for the specific action. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations
  S_DELETION for deletion rights
  S_TABU_DIS for table access
  S_DATA for data access
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, test the deletion operation again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or change logs to see if there are any additional restrictions or if the object has been locked for deletion by another process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AD954 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.