How To Fix SGOS_MSG050 - You do not have authorization to delete document <&1>

SGOS_MSG050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete document <&1>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG050 - You do not have authorization to delete document <&1> ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG050 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific document in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where document management or object management is involved, such as when dealing with documents in SAP ArchiveLink or other document storage solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user attempting to delete the document does not have the required permissions defined in the authorization objects related to document management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles