How To Fix TXX166 - No authorization for deleting data: company code &1; group &2

TXX166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXX - DARTX - XML-Based Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No authorization for deleting data: company code &1; group &2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete the data of company code &V1& and
authorization group &V2&.

System Response

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?

If you need this authorization, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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TXX166 - Details

• The SAP error message TXX166 indicates that a user is attempting to delete data for a specific company code and group but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify or delete sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete data for the specified company code and group.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the deletion operation.
  Company Code Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in place for the company code that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG