How To Fix /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO012 - You are not authorized to delete the planning scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the planning scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO012 - You are not authorized to delete the planning scope ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO012 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a planning scope in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the planning scope does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing planning scopes.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the planning scope that prevent deletion, which could be due to configuration settings or business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user’s roles to include the required permissions for deleting planning scopes.
  The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_PLMI (Planning Management)
  Other specific authorization objects related to planning scope management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to planning scope management to understand the specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect.
  Attempt to delete the planning scope again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are complex configurations involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to planning scope management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO012.