How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER662 - You do not have authorization to delete entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 662

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete entries

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change entries.
You require authorization for the object S_XMB_ACT, with the following
activities:
2,,Change
3,,Display
6,,Delete

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER662 - You do not have authorization to delete entries ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER662, which states "You do not have authorization to delete entries," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete IDoc entries but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when managing IDocs in transaction codes like WE02 or WE19.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete IDoc entries. This is often related to the authorization objects associated with IDoc processing, such as S_IDOC, which controls access to IDoc-related functions.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for IDoc deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict deletion of IDocs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and