How To Fix UW013 - You do not have authorization to delete the given cost center group.

UW013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UW - CO Authorization Toolbox

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete the given cost center group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UW013 - You do not have authorization to delete the given cost center group. ?

  The SAP error message UW013, which states "You do not have authorization to delete the given cost center group," typically indicates that the user attempting to delete a cost center group does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for deleting cost center groups. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Cost Center Group Status: The cost center group may be locked or in a status that prevents 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 authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
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