How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY259 - No authorization to delete documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: No authorization to delete documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY259 - No authorization to delete documents ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY259 No authorization to delete documents typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to delete a document (such as a delivery or a warehouse task) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete documents in the EWM system. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the document is already processed or has dependencies, it may not be deletable.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict the deletion of certain documents based on business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the authorization for document deletion in EWM.
  The relevant authorization object for document deletion in EWM is typically /SCWM/DELIVERY or similar. Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (like 03 for delete) assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document you are trying to delete. If it is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status or follow the appropriate business process to handle it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP EWM configuration team to review any specific settings that may restrict document deletion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the deletion process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in EWM.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for details on authorization objects and their usage.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.