How To Fix /IWNGW/CM_BEP_COS031 - No authorization to maintain/delete '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWNGW/CM_BEP_COS -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No authorization to maintain/delete '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWNGW/CM_BEP_COS031 - No authorization to maintain/delete '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message /IWNGW/CM_BEP_COS031 No authorization to maintain/delete '&1' typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a maintenance or deletion operation on a specific object in the SAP system. The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific object (like a record or entry) that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to maintain or delete the specified object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object that prevent certain users from performing maintenance or deletion actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the user’s role assignments using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the operation they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the object you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the operation you are trying to perform. This can include objects related to specific transactions or data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.