How To Fix PPEENG404 - You are not authorized to delete a change status from the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete a change status from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG404 - You are not authorized to delete a change status from the database ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG404, which states "You are not authorized to delete a change status from the database," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform the action does not have the necessary authorizations to delete a change status in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of engineering or project management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation on change statuses.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from deleting change statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to change management include:
  
  C_CHANGE (Change Management)
  C_PROJ (Project Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., delete) for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Change Management Policies:
  
  Ensure that the organization's policies regarding change management are being followed. Sometimes, deletions may be restricted for compliance or auditing reasons.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific authorization objects related to change management and project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on the importance of change management and the implications of deleting change statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEENG404 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to perform the required actions in SAP.