How To Fix PLM_FOX069 - FOX: You do not have authorization to delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FOX - Message from development class PLM_FOX

• Message number: 069

• Message text: FOX: You do not have authorization to delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FOX069 - FOX: You do not have authorization to delete ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FOX069, which states "FOX: You do not have authorization to delete," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a document or object in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error is common in environments where strict access controls are enforced, particularly in modules related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role that permits deletion of the specific document or object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for deletion actions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions that prevent deletion, even if the user has general deletion rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control deletion rights for the specific document type or object. Common authorization objects for PLM include C_TPLM_DOC (for document management) and others specific to the type of object being deleted.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may involve adding the user to a role that has deletion rights or creating a custom role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the deletion again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on authorization objects and roles related to PLM and document management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PLM_FOX069 error message.