How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL317 - No authorization to delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No authorization to delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL317 - No authorization to delete ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL317 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a specific object or record in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of transaction management, where certain actions, such as deleting a transport request or a specific entry, require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the delete action does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for deletion actions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object type that prevent deletion, even if the user has general delete permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for deletion actions.
  If the roles do not have the required permissions, you may need to modify the role or assign a different role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the delete action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to deletion actions can vary depending on the context (e.g., transport requests, master data, etc.). Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_DATA: Authorization for data manipulation.
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any additional restrictions or logs related to the deletion attempt.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.