How To Fix SRM_BR135 - &: You are not authorized to delete elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 135

• Message text: &: You are not authorized to delete elements

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?

Note 774782 explains how you can configure the authorization check for
deleting record elements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_BR135 - &: You are not authorized to delete elements ?

  The SAP error message SRM_BR135, which states "You are not authorized to delete elements," typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to delete an element (such as a shopping cart, purchase order, or other document) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the delete action on the specified element.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for deletion.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be approved 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 the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include deletion permissions for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the roles. For SRM, common authorization objects include S_SRM_AUTH and S_SRM_DOC.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Document Status Check:
  
  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 process to cancel or delete it.
  
  
  
  Custom Authorization Logic:
  
  If there are custom authorization checks in place, review the logic to ensure it is functioning as intended and that the user meets the criteria for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SRM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and document status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SRM_BR135 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.