How To Fix GL009 - You do not have any delete authorization for group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You do not have any delete authorization for group &

What causes this issue?

To delete a rollup, you must have delete authorization for the
authorization group &V1& defined in the rollup definition.

System Response

The rollup authorization object is called &V2&, and consists of the
authorization group and the activity which has the value 06 for
delete authorization.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL009 - You do not have any delete authorization for group & ?

  The SAP error message GL009, which states "You do not have any delete authorization for group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a general ledger account or a group of accounts without having the necessary authorization. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, which are designed to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions, such as deleting accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to delete the specified account or group of accounts. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Authorization Object: The authorization check is usually related to specific authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) or F_LFA1_APR (for vendor master data), depending on the context of the deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict deletions for certain account groups or types, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete accounts in the relevant account group.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to general ledger account management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the account groups in question to ensure that deletions are allowed as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the deletion process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SE93 - Transaction Codes for Authorization Checks
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to general ledger account management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL009 error and successfully delete the required account or group of accounts in SAP.