How To Fix SGOS_MSG024 - You do not have authorization to delete

SGOS_MSG024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete

What causes this issue?

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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG024 - You do not have authorization to delete ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG024 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a delete operation on a specific object or data set. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to delete records, files, or other entities within the SAP system but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to delete the specific object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have additional restrictions or settings that prevent deletion, regardless of user roles.
  Custom Authorization Checks: Custom programs or enhancements may impose additional checks that restrict deletion capabilities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for deletion are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the