How To Fix EZ504 - You are not authorized to delete DDIC type &1 &2

EZ504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 504

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete DDIC type &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ504 - You are not authorized to delete DDIC type &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message EZ504 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a Data Dictionary (DDIC) object (like a table, view, or data element) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. The message typically includes the type of DDIC object and its name, which are represented by &1 and &2.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role. In SAP, certain actions, especially those that modify or delete objects in the Data Dictionary, require specific authorizations. If the user does not have the required permissions, the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following 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 User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the