How To Fix GU871 - You do not have authorization to delete this set

GU871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 871

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

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a set. However, you do not have the required
authorization. Authorization can be restricted to specific
authorization groups. The set belongs to authorization group &V1&.

System Response

The system rejects your attempt since you do not have this
authorization.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want authorization to delete
sets for authorization group &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU871 - You do not have authorization to delete this set ?

  The SAP error message GU871, which states "You do not have authorization to delete this set," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a set (such as a variant, report, or configuration set) without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functions, including the ability to delete sets, is controlled by authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions, the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization objects related to the action you are trying to perform. For deleting sets, you may need to check