How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND172 - No delete authorization for request data for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No delete authorization for request data for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND172 - No delete authorization for request data for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND172 indicates that there is a lack of delete authorization for a specific request related to a wholesaler. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's authorization checks, particularly when a user attempts to delete or modify data for a wholesaler but does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to delete or modify the request data for the specified wholesaler.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to wholesaler data management.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Common authorization objects to check include S_DATA, S_TCODE, and any specific objects related to wholesaler data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Check if the data is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling wholesaler data and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to wholesaler data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.