How To Fix /CCIS/SCMIM003 - You are not authorized to view this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CCIS/SCMIM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to view this document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CCIS/SCMIM003 - You are not authorized to view this document ?

  The SAP error message /CCIS/SCMIM003 You are not authorized to view this document typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific document or transaction within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view a document in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module or other related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view the document in question.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the relevant transactions and documents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the document. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to document access include S_DATA, S_TCODE, and others specific to the module in use.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should request additional access from their SAP security administrator or through the appropriate channels in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is not in a status that restricts access. If it is, you may need to change the status or consult with the document owner.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific modules to understand the authorization requirements for different transactions and documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Security Team: 
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP security team or BASIS team for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /CCIS/SCMIM003.