How To Fix RSEC388 - You are not authorized to delete assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete assignments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC388 - You are not authorized to delete assignments ?

  The SAP error message RSEC388, which states "You are not authorized to delete assignments," typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to delete assignments (such as authorizations or roles) but does not have the necessary permissions to perform that action. This can happen due to:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that allow them to delete assignments.
  Role Restrictions: The user's role may have restrictions that prevent them from making changes to certain assignments.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC388 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization objects