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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorizations for deleting change documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Review Change Document Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or configurations in the system that restrict the deletion of change documents. This may involve reviewing the configuration of the relevant business object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the action again to ensure that the user can now delete change documents without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to change document management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Change Document Management for a better understanding of how authorizations are structured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION123.