How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN063 - You are not authorized to delete set types or attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete set types or attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN063 - You are not authorized to delete set types or attributes ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN063 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete set types or attributes in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires higher privileges than those assigned to their user role.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role to delete set types or attributes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action being attempted.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for managing set types and attributes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This transaction will show which authorization checks failed and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should:
  
  Access transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Find the relevant role assigned to the user.
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to set types and attributes. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  COM_AUTH (for authorization checks related to characteristics and attributes).
  COM_SET (for managing set types).
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which authorizations are needed, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security team for guidance on the specific authorizations required for managing set types and attributes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, including how roles and profiles work, to better understand how to manage user permissions.
  Training: Consider training for users and administrators on SAP security and authorization management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN063.