How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES654 - Document read attempt failed due to missing authorization(s).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Document read attempt failed due to missing authorization(s).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES654 - Document read attempt failed due to missing authorization(s). ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES654 indicates that a document read attempt has failed due to missing authorizations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or other SAP modules where user permissions are critical for accessing certain documents or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to access the document does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific document or transaction.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The authorization objects related to the document type may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access to certain documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or adjust the existing roles to include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the document access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the document type you are trying to access. Common objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the module in use.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES654.