How To Fix DMC_AUTH_CHECK023 - User &1 is not authorized to delete auxiliary tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_AUTH_CHECK - Messages for Authority Check

• Message number: 023

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK023 - User &1 is not authorized to delete auxiliary tables ?

  The SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete auxiliary tables in the Data Management Console (DMC) or related data management tasks. This error typically arises in environments where data governance and security are critical, and specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to delete auxiliary tables lacks the appropriate authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for deleting auxiliary tables.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not have the required authorization objects configured correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for deleting auxiliary tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to data management and auxiliary table deletion.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary permissions.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance) and S_DATASET (Authorization for Data Sets).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and data management tasks to understand the required permissions better.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, review audit logs to track authorization changes and user activities related to data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMC_AUTH_CHECK023 error and enable the user to delete auxiliary tables as needed.