How To Fix AUTHORITY074 - You do not have authorization to delete this characteristics combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete this characteristics combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY074 - You do not have authorization to delete this characteristics combination ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY074 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific characteristics combination in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their combinations are used to classify materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform the delete operation on the characteristics combination. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the required authorization object for deleting characteristics combinations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow deletion of specific characteristics.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent deletion actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for characteristics management is typically C_TCLM_CHA (for characteristics) or C_TCLM_COM (for characteristics combinations).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., 03 for delete) for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects and activities to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the delete operation again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP handles authorizations and roles is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of authorization objects, activities, and profiles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY074 error and allow the user to delete the characteristics combination as needed.