How To Fix OIUCM_LV004 - No authorization to delete file: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM_LV - E&P file handling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to delete file: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM_LV004 - No authorization to delete file: & ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM_LV004, which states "No authorization to delete file: &," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a file does not have the necessary permissions to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with file management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete files. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  File Ownership: The user may not be the owner of the file or may not have been granted the necessary permissions by the file owner.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict file deletion based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for file deletion are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can add the required authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to file management include:
  
  S_DATA (for data access)
  S_FILE (for file access)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions for the specific file or directory.
  
  
  
  File Ownership:
  
  Verify if the user is the owner of the file. If not, the file owner may need to grant the user permission to delete the file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific configurations that may affect file deletion permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user attempt to delete the file again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control file access and management in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.