How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE017 - You are not authorized to delete location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE017 - You are not authorized to delete location &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE017 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete locations in the APO system. This is typically related to the authorization roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action of deleting locations.
  Location Status: The location may be in a status that does not allow deletion, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for deleting locations in APO is typically C_APO_LOC or similar.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for location management in APO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation regarding user roles and authorizations in the APO module to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the deletion again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CIF (Core Interface) and SCC4 (Client Administration) for managing settings related to locations and authorizations.
  User Management: Understanding how user management works in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorizations, can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and making necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.