How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE051 - > You are not authorized to delete the PDS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: > You are not authorized to delete the PDS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE051 - > You are not authorized to delete the PDS ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE051 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a Product Data Structure (PDS) in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that their user role does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete PDS. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action of deleting PDS.
  PDS Locking: The PDS might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization objects for PDS management in APO typically include:
  
  C_APO_PDS (for PDS management)
  C_APO_PDS_DEL (for deleting PDS)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include these objects with the appropriate activity (e.g., delete).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Verify if the PDS is locked by another user or process. You can check this in transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the PDS.
  If it is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or resolving locks, test the deletion action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to ensure proper configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to PDS authorization or known bugs.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and locks, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.