How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON047 - You are not authorized to delete statements.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 047

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete statements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON047 - You are not authorized to delete statements. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON047 indicates that a user is not authorized to delete statements in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, document management, or other areas where statements or records are maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the statement does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the permissions required to perform deletion actions on the specific object or transaction.
  Document Status: The document or statement may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or already processed).
  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 see what authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete statements.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for deletion.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the document or statement to ensure it is eligible for deletion. If it is locked or in a processed state, you may need to reverse or unlock it before deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to understand the specific authorizations needed for the action.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the deletion process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Custom Applications
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.