How To Fix WL250 - You are not authorized to delete the attachment

WL250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 250

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the attachment

What causes this issue?

You can only delete a work item attachment if you created the
attachment yourself. In addition, you can only delete attachments in
the work item for which they were created, not in subsequent work
items. These conditions are not complied with for the selected
attachment.

System Response

The system does not allow the deletion.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL250 - You are not authorized to delete the attachment ?

  The SAP error message WL250, which states "You are not authorized to delete the attachment," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to delete an attachment in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with documents, notes, or other types of attachments in SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform delete operations on attachments.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions that prevent deletion based on the configuration in the SAP system.
  Attachment Ownership: The user may not be the owner of the attachment, and the system may restrict deletion to the owner or users with specific roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by an