How To Fix DMC_AUTH_CHECK004 - User &1 is not authorized to delete logging tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_AUTH_CHECK - Messages for Authority Check

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to delete logging tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK004 - User &1 is not authorized to delete logging tables ?

  The SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete logging tables in the Data Management Cockpit (DMC) or related areas. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary rights to execute certain actions, such as deleting logging tables. If the user does not have the required roles or permissions, the system will generate this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for deleting logging tables.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user. This could involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions.
  Modifying an existing role to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The specific authorization object related to this action may be S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance) or other relevant objects depending on your system configuration. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about which roles to assign, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the correct roles and ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table Maintenance
  S_DATASET: Authorization for accessing files
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignments.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMC_AUTH_CHECK004 error and allow the user to delete logging tables as needed.