How To Fix RSWWW161 - You are not authorized to delete the Web template

RSWWW161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 161

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the Web template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW161 - You are not authorized to delete the Web template ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW161 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a web template but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with web templates in the reporting environment.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to delete the web template. In SAP, access to various functionalities, including the ability to delete objects like web templates, is controlled through authorization objects and roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSWWW161 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for web templates typically include:
  S_RS_COMP: