How To Fix PD069 - Not authorized to set obsolete indicator

PD069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Not authorized to set obsolete indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD069 - Not authorized to set obsolete indicator ?

  The SAP error message PD069: Not authorized to set obsolete indicator typically occurs when a user attempts to mark a personnel number or object as obsolete in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is often related to the management of personnel data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user trying to set the obsolete indicator does not have the required permissions defined in the authorization objects related to personnel administration. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to change the status of personnel records.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects (like P_ORGIN, P_PERS, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units or personnel areas related to the personnel number they