How To Fix /SCDL/BO_ACTION123 - You are not authorized to delete change documents

/SCDL/BO_ACTION123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_ACTION -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete change documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION123 - You are not authorized to delete change documents ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION123 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete change documents in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Change Document Management, where certain actions are restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete change documents lacks the required authorization object in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action of deleting change documents.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the change documents that prevent deletion based on the document type or status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to change document management, such as S_CHANGE or any specific authorization objects related to the business object in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights,