How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN123 - You are not authorized to delete SAP attribute &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete SAP attribute &

What causes this issue?

You want to delete attribute &V1&, which is predefined by SAP. You are
not authorized to do this as you are working in a customer system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN123 - You are not authorized to delete SAP attribute & ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN123 indicates that a user is attempting to delete an attribute in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of managing attributes in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of master data management or classification.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete the specified attribute. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Attribute Locking: The attribute may be locked for deletion due to business rules or configurations that prevent its removal.
  System Configuration: Certain attributes may be configured in a way that restricts their deletion based on the business process or data integrity requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete attributes.
  The relevant authorization objects may include S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance) or specific authorization objects related to the attribute management.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Configuration:
  
  Check if the attribute is locked or if there are any business rules preventing its deletion. This may involve consulting with functional teams or reviewing configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on managing attributes and the associated authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, test the deletion in a development or sandbox environment to ensure that the process works as expected before attempting it in the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on attribute management and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the attribute if authorized to do so.