How To Fix RSRPARAMETRIZATION103 - You are not allowed to delete the variant &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRPARAMETRIZATION - Messages of variants

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not allowed to delete the variant &1.

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a variant that is a personal variant. You are not
allowed to delete it, as you are not the owner ot the variant

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION103 - You are not allowed to delete the variant &1. ?

  The SAP error message RSRPARAMETRIZATION103, which states "You are not allowed to delete the variant &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a variant in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is related to the authorization checks in place for managing variants in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required permissions to delete the specified variant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Ownership of the Variant: The variant may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to delete it.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of variants based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete variants. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  The relevant authorization object for variant management is S_PROGRAM (Authorization for Program Execution). Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., 02 for change) for the program associated with the variant.
  
  
  
  Ownership Verification:
  
  Check if the variant is owned by another user. If so, the current user may need to request the owner to delete the variant or have the owner transfer ownership.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the user believes they should have the necessary permissions, consult with the SAP Basis or Security team to review and adjust the authorization settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE38 or SA38:
  
  If the user has the necessary permissions, they can try to delete the variant using the program directly in transaction SE38 or SA38, ensuring they are executing the correct program.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Help:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on managing variants and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38 for executing programs.
  SU01 for user maintenance and authorization checks.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_PROGRAM for program execution.
  S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variant management and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.