How To Fix S_LRM_UI043 - You are not authorized to delete rules from policy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_LRM_UI - Information Retention Manager - Messages on WD UI

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete rules from policy &1

What causes this issue?

The policy still contains rules. You can delete this policy, including
all its rules, only if you have the correct authorization for
maintaining rules. You do not have this authorization.

System Response

The policy is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object S_IRM_POL with activity 23 (maintain) is tested
before rules in a policy are deleted. Refer to the documentation on this
authorization object.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_LRM_UI043 - You are not authorized to delete rules from policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_LRM_UI043 indicates that a user is attempting to delete rules from a policy but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or similar modules where policies and rules are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete rules from the specified policy.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for managing or deleting rules.
  Policy Locking: The policy might be locked for editing or deletion by another user or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., S_LRM_POLICY for policy management).
  Ensure that the role includes the appropriate activity (e.g., 02 for delete) for the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Policy Status:
  
  Verify if the policy is currently locked or in use by another user. If so, you may need to wait until it is available for editing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to delete the rules again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to policy management in SAP GRC or the specific module you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing authorizations and roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete the rules from the specified policy.