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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for deleting variants.
  Look for the authorization object S_PROGRAM and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the program associated with the variant.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to delete the variant again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. For deleting variants, the relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: This object controls access to programs and variants.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object can also be relevant for user-specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to prevent unauthorized access while ensuring users have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the user to delete the variant as needed.