How To Fix /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG050 - You are not authorized to delete reports

/CRYSTAL/CA_MSG050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete reports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG050 - You are not authorized to delete reports ?

  The SAP error message /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG050 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete reports in the Crystal Reports environment. This is a common issue that can arise due to insufficient permissions assigned to the user role in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the report does not have the required authorization object to perform the delete operation.
  Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for report management, specifically for deleting reports.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from deleting reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s role to include