How To Fix CO891 - You are not authorized to delete profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 891

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete profile &

What causes this issue?

Profile &V1& was created in Customzing by another user. You are not
authorized to delete it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The profile can only be deleted in Customizing or by the user who
created it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO891 - You are not authorized to delete profile & ?

  The SAP error message CO891, which states "You are not authorized to delete profile &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a profile in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error is related to authorization management within SAP, which is crucial for maintaining security and control over system operations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete the specified profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Profile Locking: The profile may be locked or in use by another process, preventing deletion.
  System Configuration: Certain profiles may be protected by system settings that restrict deletion to specific user roles or administrators.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, an administrator can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to profile management include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile Management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Profile Status:
  
  Ensure that the profile is not locked or in use. If it is, you may need to wait until it is released or consult with the relevant team to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Help:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and profile handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern profile management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to error CO891, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO891 error and successfully delete the profile if you have the appropriate authorizations.