How To Fix CM_CSI_ADMIN203 - You are not authorized to purge the support path

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CSI_ADMIN -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You are not authorized to purge the support path

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CSI_ADMIN203 - You are not authorized to purge the support path ?

  The SAP error message CM_CSI_ADMIN203 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to purge the support path in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of managing support packages or updates, where certain administrative tasks require specific permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account attempting to perform the purge operation lacks the required authorizations in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for purging support paths.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions or configurations in place that prevent certain users from performing administrative tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the authorizations assigned to the user account. You can do this by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for purging support paths.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to