How To Fix USMD_GOV_API301 - Select only those attachments you are allowed to delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Select only those attachments you are allowed to delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API301 - Select only those attachments you are allowed to delete ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API301 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application when a user attempts to delete attachments that they do not have the necessary permissions to delete. This error is a part of the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users can only perform actions they are authorized to do.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required permissions to delete certain attachments. This could be due to role assignments or specific authorization objects that are not granted to the user.
  Attachment Ownership: The attachments may be owned by another user or may be restricted based on certain criteria, preventing the current user from deleting them.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the MDG system that restrict deletion of certain types of attachments based on business rules.
  
  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 attachments.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review Attachment Ownership:
  
  Verify if the attachments belong to the user or if there are restrictions based on ownership. If the attachments are owned by another user, the current user may need to request permission or have the owner delete the attachments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the user requires additional permissions, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the roles and authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the MDG system related to attachment management. Ensure that there are no business rules that prevent the deletion of certain attachments.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the policies regarding attachment management and understand which attachments they are allowed to delete.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on attachment management in MDG.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG for configuration and SU01 for user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.