How To Fix DT096 - You do not have permission to delete table &

DT096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 096

• Message text: You do not have permission to delete table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT096 - You do not have permission to delete table & ?

  The SAP error message DT096, which states "You do not have permission to delete table &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a database table or a data object in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users can only perform actions they are permitted to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to delete the specified table. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Table Protection: Some tables may be protected from deletion due to system settings or configurations, especially if they are critical to the system's operation.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the table is part of a transport request, there may be restrictions on deleting it until the transport is released or completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check