How To Fix /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY161 - No authorization to Delete users.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No authorization to Delete users.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY161 - No authorization to Delete users. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY161 No authorization to Delete users indicates that the user attempting to delete a user account does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed for security reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to delete user accounts. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Role Restrictions: The user may have a role that does not include the necessary permissions for user management tasks, specifically for deleting users.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be configured to allow user deletions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user who is trying to delete the user account. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for user management.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for user management typically include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user administration.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for user profile management.
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization for user roles and profiles.
  S_USER_TCD: Authorization for transaction codes related to user management.
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations in these objects.
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or basis team. They can review and adjust the user’s roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  Transaction SU01: If you have the necessary permissions, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations and roles. You can also check the logs for any authorization failures.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the deletion process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide insights into known issues and their resolutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user roles and permissions effectively.
  Audit Logs: If the issue persists, consider checking the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete the user account in SAP.