How To Fix /PLMB/BA_LBL_2004 - You are not authorized to delete a label

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_LBL_2 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete a label

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_LBL_2004 - You are not authorized to delete a label ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_LBL_2004 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a label in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of label management within the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the label does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions related to label management.
  Label Status: The label may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the label is currently in use or has been locked for some reason, the system may prevent deletion.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or label types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete labels. This typically involves checking the authorization objects related to PLM and label management.
  The relevant authorization object might be S_PLMB_LBL or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Label Status:
  
  Verify the status of the label you are trying to delete. If it is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status or unlock it before attempting to delete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on label management and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and label status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PLM_LBL for label management.
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control in your organization and how it applies to SAP PLM.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any previous attempts to delete the label, which may provide additional context for the authorization failure.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues and ensuring the label is in a deletable state, you should be able to resolve the error message /PLMB/BA_LBL_2004.