How To Fix GU317 - You do not have authorization to delete this standard layout

GU317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 317

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete this standard layout

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a standard layout with the authorization
group '&V1&'. However, you do not have the required authorization.

System Response

The system rejects your attempt to call up this function since you do
not have this authorization.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want the authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU317 - You do not have authorization to delete this standard layout ?

  The SAP error message GU317, which states "You do not have authorization to delete this standard layout," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a standard layout in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete standard layouts. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Standard Layout Restrictions: Standard layouts are often protected by the system to prevent accidental deletion, and only users with specific authorizations can modify or delete them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible