How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE232 - You are not authorized to delete building blocks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 232

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete building blocks

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a building block from the building block group
&V1&. However, you are not authorized to do so.

System Response

The building block from building block group &V1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete building blocks from building block group &V1&,
you require authorization to delete building block group &V1&. Contact
your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

&V2& &V3&

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE232 - You are not authorized to delete building blocks ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE232 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete building blocks in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Management or Project Management modules, where building blocks are used to structure and manage project components.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the building block lacks the required authorization roles or permissions. This could be due to missing authorizations in the user's profile or role assignments.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles or organizational policies.
  Object Locking: The building block may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete building blocks. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects related to building block management, such as S_CRM_BB or similar, depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations related to building blocks.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the building block is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has the lock.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to delete the building block again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and locks, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE232.