How To Fix 26337 - You are not authorized to add original of type &

26337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 337

• Message text: You are not authorized to add original of type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26337 - You are not authorized to add original of type & ?

  The SAP error message 26337, which states "You are not authorized to add original of type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorization, but their user profile does not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to add the original document of the specified type.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on the user's role or profile settings.
  
  
  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 authorization objects related to the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.