How To Fix OIUPR288 - This record cannot be deleted due to an Authority issue; see long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 288

• Message text: This record cannot be deleted due to an Authority issue; see long text.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You cannot delete this record because you do not have proper
authorization to Valuation, and deleting this record will cause the
Valuation data for this effective date range to change, contact a
system administrator for additional assistance.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUPR288 - This record cannot be deleted due to an Authority issue; see long text. ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR288 indicates that a record cannot be deleted due to authority issues. This typically means that the user attempting to delete the record does not have the necessary permissions or authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user role to delete the specific record.
  Record Locking: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that prevent the deletion of certain records based on their status or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's role and authorization profiles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete records in the relevant module.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Record Locking:
  
  Verify if the record is currently being used or locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  If the record is locked, you may need to wait until it is released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any specific business rules or configurations that prevent the deletion of the record. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant module or consulting with a functional expert.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find this by clicking on the message or using transaction codes like SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with OIUPR288.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (to check authorization failures) and SM21 (to view system logs).
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control in your SAP system and how it affects user permissions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on authorization management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OIUPR288 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.