How To Fix WFCS083 - You have no authorization to delete forecast data (SUBRC: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 083

• Message text: You have no authorization to delete forecast data (SUBRC: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS083 - You have no authorization to delete forecast data (SUBRC: &1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFCS083 – "You have no authorization to delete forecast data (SUBRC: &1)"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to delete forecast data in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations. The system checks the user's authorization objects related to forecast data deletion, and if the user does not have the required permissions, the system raises this error.
  
  The SUBRC (return code) value (&1) provides additional information about the authorization check result.
  Typically, the authorization object involved is /SAPAPO/FORECAST or similar, depending on the SAP module (e.g., SAP APO Demand Planning).
  The user might be missing specific activity rights (e.g., delete activity) on the forecast data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encountered the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last failed authorization check.
  Look for missing authorization objects related to forecast data deletion, such as /SAPAPO/FORECAST or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP Security team to grant the necessary authorizations.
  Typically, the user needs the Delete (Activity 06) authorization on the relevant authorization object.
  Example: For SAP APO Demand Planning, ensure the user has the correct authorization for the planning version and forecast data.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in PFCG.
  Add or adjust the roles to include the required authorization objects and activities.
  
  
  
  Test After Changes:
  
  After updating authorizations, have the user retry the forecast data deletion.
  Confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU53: Use this to analyze authorization failures.
  Authorization Object: /SAPAPO/FORECAST (or module-specific objects)
  Activities: Usually, activity 06 (Delete) is required.
  SAP Modules: This error is common in SAP APO Demand Planning or other forecasting-related modules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues or patches related to WFCS083.
  User Roles: Ensure roles assigned to users are aligned with their job responsibilities and include necessary forecast data management permissions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFCS083 – No authorization to delete forecast data
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for forecast data deletion
  
  
  Solution
  Grant delete authorization (activity 06) on relevant authorization object
  
  
  Check Tool
  SU53 to identify missing authorizations
  
  
  Related Object
  /SAPAPO/FORECAST (or module-specific)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact module and context (e.g., SAP APO Demand Planning, transaction used) for more tailored guidance.