How To Fix PV281 - You have no authorization to delete this data record

PV281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 281

• Message text: You have no authorization to delete this data record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV281 - You have no authorization to delete this data record ?

  The SAP error message PV281, which states "You have no authorization to delete this data record," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a record does not have the necessary permissions to perform that action. This can occur in various SAP modules, such as HR, Finance, or Logistics, depending on the context of the data being accessed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to delete the specific type of data record.
  Data Locking: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict deletion capabilities based on business rules or data integrity requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the