How To Fix BF00225 - You are not authorized to set the deletion flag


BF00225 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

  • Message number: 225

  • Message text: You are not authorized to set the deletion flag

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00225 - You are not authorized to set the deletion flag ?
    The SAP error message BF00225, which states "You are not authorized to set the deletion flag," typically occurs when a user attempts to set a deletion flag on a business object (such as a material, vendor, or customer) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to set the deletion flag. This is often related to the user's role or profile in the SAP system. Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict users from setting deletion flags based on their roles or the status of the object. Object Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow for deletion flags to be set.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing. Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01

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