How To Fix ECLVIEWER016 - You are not authorized to delete this stamp

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECLVIEWER - Message Class for ECL Viewer (EAI Wrapper)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete this stamp

What causes this issue?

The stamp cannot be deleted from the database because you do not have
the required authorization. The stamp can only be deleted by the person
who created it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECLVIEWER016 - You are not authorized to delete this stamp ?

  The SAP error message ECLVIEWER016 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a stamp (which could refer to a document stamp, approval stamp, or similar) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required permissions assigned in their user role to delete stamps.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to stamp deletion.
  Document Status: The document associated with the stamp may be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., it may be locked or in a completed state).
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict certain actions based on user roles or document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete stamps.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  The relevant authorization objects may include those related to document management or specific to the application being used.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the document associated with the stamp. If the document is locked or in a state that prevents deletion, you may need to change its status or unlock it before attempting to delete the stamp.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles related to stamp management in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and document status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document management include S_DOKU_AUTH, S_DOKU_ACT, and others depending on the specific SAP module in use.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SE93 (Transaction Codes) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) related to authorization issues and document management for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.