How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO037 - You are not authorized to delete variant &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete variant &1&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO037 - You are not authorized to delete variant &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO037 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a variant but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant management, where users can create, modify, or delete variants for reports or transactions.
  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 variant.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete variants. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for authorizations related to the object S_PROGRAM or S_TCODE, which may control access to specific transactions and programs.
  
  
  
  Modify Role or Profile:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their role or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects that allow for variant deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help assess and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the deletion of the variant again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: This object controls access to programs and variants.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/PPE_BO037.