How To Fix COM_TEXT217 - You are not authorized to delete the text template

COM_TEXT217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the text template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT217 - You are not authorized to delete the text template ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT217, which states "You are not authorized to delete the text template," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a text template does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can occur in various SAP modules where text templates are used, such as in sales documents, purchase orders, or other areas where text management is relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object to delete text templates. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from deleting text templates.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for text management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization