How To Fix FTR_GENERAL181 - User & has no authorization to delete attachments of this correspondence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 181

• Message text: User & has no authorization to delete attachments of this correspondence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL181 - User & has no authorization to delete attachments of this correspondence ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL181 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete attachments associated with a specific correspondence in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, document management, or any module where attachments are used.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete action on attachments. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict certain users from deleting attachments based on their roles or the type of correspondence.
  Document Status: The document or correspondence may be in a status that does not allow for modifications, including the deletion of attachments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete attachments.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to document management include:
  
  S_DATASET: For file access.
  S_USER_AUTH: For user authorizations.
  S_DOCUMENT: For document management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document or correspondence is in a status that allows for the deletion of attachments. If it is locked or in a completed state, it may not be possible to delete attachments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the necessary authorizations or how to modify them, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Authorization Checks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for more detailed information.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FTR_GENERAL181.