How To Fix UMB203 - You are not authorized to delete document '&'

UMB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete document '&'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB203 - You are not authorized to delete document '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMB203, which states "You are not authorized to delete document '&'", typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a document does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete the specific document type. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or already processed).
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict deletion based on certain criteria (e.g., document type, user group).
  
  
  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