How To Fix FQM081 - You are not authorized to delete the specified data

FQM081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the specified data

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FQM081 - Details

• The SAP error message FQM081, which states "You are not authorized to delete the specified data," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in financial and controlling areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete the specific data. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict deletion of specific data types or records.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or validations in place that prevent the deletion of certain records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
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