How To Fix ES039 - You have no authorization to delete list &1. It was created by user &2.

ES039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You have no authorization to delete list &1. It was created by user &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES039 - You have no authorization to delete list &1. It was created by user &2. ?

  The SAP error message ES039 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a list (or report) that they do not have the necessary authorization to delete. The message specifies that the list was created by another user, which is why the current user lacks the permissions to delete it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the list does not have the required authorization object to perform the delete operation. This is often due to the list being created by a different user.
  Ownership: In many systems, only the user who created a list or report has the rights to delete it. This is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: The user should check their authorization roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete lists. This can be done by consulting with the SAP security team or using transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization