How To Fix P0571 - No authorization for deleting features

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 571

• Message text: No authorization for deleting features

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0571 - No authorization for deleting features ?

  The SAP error message P0571 "No authorization for deleting features" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a feature in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with personnel administration, organizational management, or other modules where features are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete features. This is often related to the user's role or profile not being configured to allow deletion actions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  Feature Locking: The feature may be locked or protected due to system settings or configurations that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization objects are causing the issue.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to feature management include:
  
  P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration)
  P_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activity (e.g., delete) for the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Check for Feature Locking:
  
  Verify if the feature is locked or if there are any system settings that prevent deletion. This may require checking with a system administrator or reviewing system documentation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the actions you are trying to perform.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on authorization management and feature handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the P0571 error message in SAP.