How To Fix DHCDC_CORE242 - No authorization for action 'Cleanup Control Tables'

DHCDC_CORE242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: No authorization for action 'Cleanup Control Tables'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_CORE242 - No authorization for action 'Cleanup Control Tables' ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE242 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action "Cleanup Control Tables." This error typically arises in the context of data management or system administration tasks within SAP, particularly when dealing with data cleanup or maintenance activities.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role attempting to execute the cleanup action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects in their role that allow them to perform cleanup operations on control tables.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DHCDC_CORE242 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error