How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD157 - No authorization to delete the master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No authorization to delete the master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD157 - No authorization to delete the master data ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD157 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete master data in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user attempting to delete the master data does not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to master data management (e.g., F_SAKNR for account management) may not be included in the user's roles.
  Data Protection Policies: Organizational policies may restrict certain users from deleting master data to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for deleting master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that are required for deleting master data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team or refer to the documentation for the relevant authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to master data include:
  
  F_SAKNR (for financial master data)
  F_MARA (for material master data)
  F_MBKD (for business partner master data)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the changes are compliant with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to delete the master data again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business needs.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD157.