How To Fix UGMD354 - You have no authorization to delete the value of characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: You have no authorization to delete the value of characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD354 - You have no authorization to delete the value of characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD354 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a value of a characteristic in the system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with master data or characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete values for the specified characteristic. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may be set to prevent deletion of its values due to business rules or settings in the data model.
  Data Locking: The characteristic value might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete values for the specific characteristic.
  The relevant authorization object is typically S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) or similar, depending on the specific context.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the characteristic in the data model. Ensure that it is not configured to prevent deletions. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Investigate if the characteristic value is locked. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user/process that has locked it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization objects and characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user authorizations or RSECADMIN for authorization analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD354 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.