How To Fix SMD005 - No authorization to delete the document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMD - Solution Manager Documents

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization to delete the document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMD005 - No authorization to delete the document ?

  The SAP error message SMD005, which states "No authorization to delete the document," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other transactional data) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where security and authorization are tightly controlled.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile that allow for document deletion.
  Object Permissions: The specific authorization object related to the document type being deleted may not be included in the user's roles.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or already processed).
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict deletion based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include deletion permissions for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to document deletion include F_BKPF_BES (for financial documents) and M_BEST_BSA (for purchasing documents).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary permissions for the specific document type and action (e.g., delete).
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document to ensure it is eligible for deletion. If it is locked or has been processed, it may not be deletable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the documents you are working with.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user authorizations and document management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SMD005 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.