How To Fix T4074 - You are not authorized to delete the reference

T4074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the reference

What causes this issue?

The reference contains objects from company codes for which you are not
authorized. You are therefore unable to clear the reference.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to attain the relevant authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4074 - You are not authorized to delete the reference ?

  The SAP error message T4074, "You are not authorized to delete the reference," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a reference (such as a document, entry, or record) in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context of the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to delete the specific reference.
  Document Status: The document or reference may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or already processed).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict deletion actions based on business rules or workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review your user role and authorizations.
  Ensure that the necessary authorization objects