How To Fix IWP207 - You are not authorized to delete the audit package content in BI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 207

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the audit package content in BI

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete the content of an audit package in BI

System Response

The authorization to delete the content of an audit package in BI has
not been assigned to your user

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

For deleting content of an audit package in BI the user needs
authorization object IWP_MAN_WP with activity '06'. For further
information see authorization object documentation.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP207 - You are not authorized to delete the audit package content in BI ?

  The SAP error message IWP207, which states "You are not authorized to delete the audit package content in BI," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform the deletion does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to carry out that action in the Business Intelligence (BI) environment.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to delete audit package content. This is often due to missing permissions in the user's profile or role assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing audit packages.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level settings that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for deleting audit package content.
  Authorization Object: Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to audit package management. Common authorization objects related to BI might include:
  
  S_BI_WA (BI Authorization)
  S_BI_AUD (Audit Management)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  
  
  Role Adjustment: If the user does not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions. This can be done by a system administrator or someone with the appropriate access rights.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not able to modify roles or permissions, consult your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the deletion again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BI authorization management to understand how to configure roles and permissions effectively.
  Audit Package Management: Familiarize yourself with the processes and best practices for managing audit packages in SAP BI to ensure compliance and proper access control.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex authorization issues.