How To Fix WZ616 - You do not have authorization to delete standard text &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 616

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete standard text &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ616 - You do not have authorization to delete standard text & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ616 - You do not have authorization to delete standard text &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to delete a standard text in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Standard texts are often protected because they are used across multiple documents and processes, and unauthorized deletion could impact system consistency and business processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Standard texts are texts created and maintained in SAP using transaction codes like SO10.
  These texts can be assigned to various business documents (e.g., purchase orders, invoices).
  SAP restricts deletion of standard texts to users with specific authorizations to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes.
  The error message indicates that the user’s current authorization profile does not include the required permissions to delete the particular standard text.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the authorization object S_TEXT with the activity for deletion.
  The relevant authorization object is usually S_TEXT (Text Management).
  The activity for deletion