How To Fix GU850 - You do not have authorization to delete cycle & in tab. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 850

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete cycle & in tab. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU850 - You do not have authorization to delete cycle & in tab. & ?

  The SAP error message GU850 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a cycle in a specific tab. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cycles in cost center accounting or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation on the specified cycle.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain objects or cycles that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can check the user’s authorizations using transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the user's role or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., K_CCACTVT for activity type).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for deleting cycles in the relevant tab.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the delete operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects related to controlling and cycles, such as:
  
  K_CCACTVT (Activity in Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CCACTVT (Activity in Internal Orders)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Custom Development
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management and best practices for role assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GU850 error and successfully delete the cycle in question.