How To Fix R7815 - No authorization for deleting the InfoObject catalog

R7815 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 815

• Message text: No authorization for deleting the InfoObject catalog

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7815 - No authorization for deleting the InfoObject catalog ?

  The SAP error message R7815, which states "No authorization for deleting the InfoObject catalog," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete an InfoObject catalog in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the deletion. In SAP, authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and specific permissions are required to perform actions such as deleting InfoObject catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for managing InfoObjects and InfoObject catalogs.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary