How To Fix UMB823 - You are not authorized to delete a structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete a structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB823 - You are not authorized to delete a structure ?

  The SAP error message UMB823, which states "You are not authorized to delete a structure," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a structure (such as a data structure or a database structure) in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the delete operation on the specified structure. This is often due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain structures may be protected from deletion due to system settings or organizational policies.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the structure is part of a transport request, there may be restrictions on deleting objects that are included in transport layers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete structures.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Policies:
  
  Ensure that the deletion of structures is allowed according to your organization's policies. If there are restrictions, you may need to follow a different process to handle the structure.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the structure is part of a transport request, ensure that it is not locked or that there are no restrictions on deleting objects in the transport layer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for any specific guidelines related to the deletion of structures in your environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for checking structures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles that include authorization objects related to the deletion of structures, such as S_DEVELOP (for development activities) or other relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMB823 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.