How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA072 - You are not authorized to Delete activity type group &1

FCOM_MASTERDATA072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You are not authorized to Delete activity type group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA072 - You are not authorized to Delete activity type group &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA072 indicates that a user is attempting to delete an activity type group but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where activity types are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to perform certain actions, such as deleting master data, is controlled through authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can check the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary