How To Fix F2340 - No authorization to delete this partner role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 340

• Message text: No authorization to delete this partner role

What causes this issue?

You have no change authorization for the selected partner function.
This means that you cannot delete the partner function either.

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?

The selected partner function can only be displayed or added to.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2340 - No authorization to delete this partner role ?

  The SAP error message F2340, which states "No authorization to delete this partner role," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a partner role in a business partner or customer/vendor master record but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete partner roles. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  Business Partner Settings: The configuration settings for business partners may restrict certain actions based on the partner type or status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects may include F_BKPF_BSA (for accounting documents) or F_BKPF_BSA (for business partners), depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner settings allow for the deletion of partner roles. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction BP or related customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business partner functions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and business partner configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.