How To Fix /BOBF/LIBRARY028 - No authorization to delete instances of node &1 of BO &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/LIBRARY -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authorization to delete instances of node &1 of BO &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/LIBRARY028 - No authorization to delete instances of node &1 of BO &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/LIBRARY028 No authorization to delete instances of node &1 of BO &2 typically occurs in the context of Business Object Framework (BOF) in SAP applications. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete instances of a specific node within a Business Object (BO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user executing the delete operation does not have the required authorization object to perform delete actions on the specified Business Object or node.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the delete operation on the specified node.
  Business Object Configuration: The Business Object itself may have restrictions or configurations that prevent deletion under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the Business Object and node in question.
  Ensure that the authorization object for the specific Business Object (e.g., S_BOBF for Business Object Framework) includes the necessary actions (like delete).
  
  
  
  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 to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Business Object Configuration:
  
  If the authorization seems correct, check the configuration of the Business Object to ensure that there are no additional restrictions or conditions that prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the delete operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Business Objects include S_BOBF, which controls access to Business Object Framework operations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Object Framework and authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.