How To Fix 68345 - You are not authorized to change a file or document.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 345

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a file or document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68345 - You are not authorized to change a file or document. ?

  The SAP error message 68345, which states "You are not authorized to change a file or document," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify a specific file or document within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to edit a document in SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when attempting to change a file associated with a business object.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient User Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., locked, archived, or in a workflow).
  File Permissions: The underlying file system permissions may restrict access to the file.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain documents or files based on user roles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify the document or file.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the document. If it is locked or in a workflow, you may need to unlock it or wait for the workflow to complete.
  If the document is archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive before making changes.
  
  
  
  File System Permissions:
  
  If the document is stored in an external file system, verify that the file permissions allow the user to modify the file.
  Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary access rights to the file system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review the authorization settings and document configurations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues and document management for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  SE93 (Transaction Codes) to check for custom transaction codes that may have specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to error 68345.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for accessing and modifying documents within the SAP system to avoid authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.