How To Fix M5117 - You are not authorized to delete variant & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete variant & & &

What causes this issue?

You wish to delete a selection version. This is only possible when the
variant created for the selection version is also deleted.
The variant belonging to the selection version you chose is protected.
It can therefore only be deleted by the user who created this selection
variant.

System Response

The system does not delete the selection version and the respective
variant that you chose.

How to fix this error?

Please contact either the user who created the selection variant or
your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5117 - You are not authorized to delete variant & & & ?

  The SAP error message M5117, which states "You are not authorized to delete variant & & &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a variant (such as a report variant) for a program or transaction but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to do. If a user tries to delete a variant and their user profile does not include the necessary permissions, this error message will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete variants. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. The relevant authorization objects for variant management typically include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_VARIANT: Authorization for variant management, specifically for deleting variants.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to delete the variant again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check the program associated with the variant)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Controls access to programs.
  S_VARIANT: Controls access to variants, including creation, modification, and deletion.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5117 error and allow the user to delete the variant as needed.