How To Fix BS040 - No authorization for deleting user status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No authorization for deleting user status &

What causes this issue?

When deleting the user status &v1&, the authorization object
B_USERSTAT is tested with the following values:
,,Status schema,,&v2&
,,Object type,,&v3&
,,Authorization key,,&v4&
,,Activity,,06
You have no such authorization.

System Response

You can not delete the user status &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Get the necessary authorization from your
system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS040 - No authorization for deleting user status & ?

  The SAP error message BS040 "No authorization for deleting user status &" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a user status from a document or object in SAP but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete the specific user status. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  User Status Configuration: The user status might be configured in such a way that it cannot be deleted by certain users, based on the status profile settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on user status changes or deletions.
  
  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 authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for user status management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review User Status Profile:
  
  Check the configuration of the user status profile in transaction BS02 (for status profiles) to see if there are restrictions on deleting the specific user status.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing user statuses and understand the implications of their actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for user status management typically include I_S_STATUS (for status management) and I_S_USER (for user management).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  BS02: Change user status profile.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to user status management and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS040 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to delete user statuses in SAP.