How To Fix B1285 - You are not authorized to display/edit IDoc &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: You are not authorized to display/edit IDoc &

What causes this issue?

No authorization for this action.

System Response

Function not executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the missing authorization <DS:TRAN.SU53>here</> and notify your
user administrator, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1285 - You are not authorized to display/edit IDoc & ?

  The SAP error message B1285, which states "You are not authorized to display/edit IDoc &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the specified IDoc (Intermediate Document) in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access IDocs through transaction codes like WE02 or WE19.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access IDocs. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that requires specific permissions to view or edit.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to IDoc-related transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to IDoc transactions. Common authorization objects related to IDocs include:
  
  S_IDOC - IDoc: Authorization for IDoc processing
  S_DATA - Data access authorization
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specific IDoc operations they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Status:
  
  Verify the status of the IDoc in question. If it is in a status that requires special permissions, ensure that the user has the necessary rights to access it.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization logs and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE19: Test IDoc
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on IDoc processing and authorization management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc authorizations or the B1285 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the B1285 error message in SAP.