How To Fix WRF_APC721 - You are not authorized to delete purchasing list &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 721

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete purchasing list &1

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC721: You are not authorized to delete purchasing list &1:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC721: You are not authorized to delete purchasing list &1
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the purchasing list number.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the user attempting to delete a purchasing list does not have the necessary authorization to perform the delete operation on that specific purchasing list.
  In SAP, authorizations control what actions a user can perform on various objects. Deleting purchasing lists requires specific authorization objects and values. If the user lacks these, the system prevents the deletion and throws this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations related to purchasing lists.
  The relevant authorization object is usually M_EINK_FRG (Purchasing Document Authorization) or similar, depending on the SAP module and version.
  Ensure the user has the Delete activity (Activity = 06) authorized for the purchasing list or purchasing document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, update their role/profile in transaction PFCG.
  Add or adjust the authorization object to include delete rights for the relevant purchasing list or document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Object and Fields:
  
  Authorization object: M_EINK_FRG
  Fields to check:
  
  FRGKE (Release group)
  FRGDT (Release strategy)
  ACTVT (Activity, e.g., 03 = display, 06 = delete)
  
  
  Make sure the user has the delete activity (06) for the relevant release group or strategy.
  
  
  
  Test Authorization:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  This helps identify the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, raise a request with your SAP security team including the error message and user details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition (sometimes purchasing lists are related to purchase requisitions)
  ME53N - Display Purchase Requisition
  PFCG - Role maintenance
  SU53 - Display authorization check failure
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  M_EINK_FRG - Purchasing Document Authorization
  M_EINK_BSA - Purchasing Document Type Authorization
  
  
  
  Activities:
  
  01 = Create
  02 = Change
  03 = Display
  06 = Delete
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that authorization changes comply with your organization's security policies.
  Deleting purchasing lists or documents can have significant business impact; ensure proper approvals are in place.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.