How To Fix CD801 - You have no authorization to delete change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 801

• Message text: You have no authorization to delete change documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD801 - You have no authorization to delete change documents ?

  The SAP error message CD801, which states "You have no authorization to delete change documents," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete change documents but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete change documents. This is often related to the authorization objects associated with change document management in SAP.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of change documents based on organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
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