How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE016 - You are not authorized to delete material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE016 - You are not authorized to delete material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE016 indicates that a user is not authorized to delete a specific material in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises due to authorization issues related to the user's role or permissions within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation on the specified material.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the required permissions for material management or specific actions related to the material in question.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or flagged for some other reason).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for deleting materials are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to material management (e.g., M_MATE_MAR, M_MATE_DATA, etc.).
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the material in question. If the material is flagged or locked, it may need to be unlocked or its status changed before deletion can be performed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, test the deletion process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control access to material management functions in SAP.
  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.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and material status, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.