How To Fix CRM_ICM_BP019 - You are not authorized to delete this business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_BP - Message class for ICM Busienss partner

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete this business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP019 - You are not authorized to delete this business partner ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP019, which states "You are not authorized to delete this business partner," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a business partner does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete business partners in the SAP system.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include permissions for business partner management, specifically for deletion.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be linked to transactions or have dependencies).
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict deletion based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
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