How To Fix RSOD118 - You are not authorized to delete all selected documents

RSOD118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete all selected documents

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Only those documents for which you have delete authorization are
deleted.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD118 - You are not authorized to delete all selected documents ?

  The SAP error message RSOD118, which states "You are not authorized to delete all selected documents," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete documents or entries in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in systems with strict authorization controls to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role that allows them to delete the specific documents or entries.
  Document Status: The documents may be in a status that does not allow deletion, or they may be locked by another process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict deletion based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Consult with your SAP security team