How To Fix OT_EXT180 - You are not authorized to delete package type &2

OT_EXT180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT_EXT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS) EXTERNAL (example: AAK)

• Message number: 180

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete package type &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have delete authorization for package type &v2&.
This function is outside the scope of your authorization profile.

System Response

Package &v1& will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

For further information about authorization profiles/roles, see
<DS:DT.SOCS_AUTHORIZATION_EXT>SSDA - Authorizations</>.

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 OT_EXT180 - You are not authorized to delete package type &2 ?

  The SAP error message OT_EXT180 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a package type but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of managing package types in the SAP system, which are used for various purposes, including transport management.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified package type (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to delete package types. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate