How To Fix /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD003 - You are not authorized to delete EH&S dangerous goods master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete EH&S dangerous goods master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD003 - You are not authorized to delete EH&S dangerous goods master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/EHS_DG_MD003 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to delete EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) dangerous goods master data. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can perform certain actions, such as deleting sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the dangerous goods master data lacks the required authorization object in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing EH&S data.
  Data Protection Policies: Organizational policies may restrict the deletion of certain types of data to prevent accidental loss of critical information.
  
  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.
  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 for deleting EH&S dangerous goods master data.
  The relevant authorization object for EH&S might be EHS_DG_MA or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization check that failed.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Policies:
  
  Ensure that the deletion of dangerous goods master data is in line with your organization's data management policies. If deletion is restricted for compliance reasons, consider alternative actions, such as marking the data as inactive instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to EH&S and dangerous goods management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to EH&S and authorization management for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete the EH&S dangerous goods master data if appropriate.