How To Fix RSRPARAMETRIZATION018 - You are not authorized to delete variant &1

RSRPARAMETRIZATION018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRPARAMETRIZATION - Messages of variants

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION018 - You are not authorized to delete variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION018 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a variant (a saved configuration of a report or query) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role. In SAP, different actions (like creating, modifying, or deleting variants) require specific authorizations. If a user tries to delete a variant without having the required permissions, this error message will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the authorization check that failed and provide insight into what permissions are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles