How To Fix GB164 - No authorization to delete substitutions

GB164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No authorization to delete substitutions

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a substitution, but you need the authorization
to do so.

System Response

The system rejected your attempt since you do not have the necessary
authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete substitutions, you must obtain the necessary
authorization from your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB164 - No authorization to delete substitutions ?

  The SAP error message GB164, which states "No authorization to delete substitutions," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a substitution in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is related to the authorization checks in the SAP system, specifically concerning the management of substitutions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete substitutions. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing substitutions.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain users from deleting substitutions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance)