How To Fix COM_IL008 - You are not authorized to delete relationships for relationship type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL - Object Relationships (Interlinkages)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete relationships for relationship type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL008 - You are not authorized to delete relationships for relationship type & ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL008 indicates that a user is attempting to delete relationships for a specific relationship type but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like customers, products, etc.) are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete relationships for the specified relationship type.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include permissions for the specific relationship type they are trying to delete.
  Relationship Type Restrictions: Certain relationship types may have restrictions that prevent deletion based on business rules or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should modify the user's role to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to relationship management include:
  
  COM_AUTH (for authorizations related to relationship management)
  COM_RL (for relationship types)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activities (like delete) for the specific relationship type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Relationship Type Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configurations or business rules that prevent the deletion of certain relationship types. This can be done in the customizing settings of the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the action again to ensure that the user can now delete the relationship without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  COMC: Configuration for Relationship Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and relationship management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_IL008 error and allow the user to delete relationships as needed.